37 13 125 Removing and refitting/replacing pressure line on swivel motor VA2

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off line connections with seal plug. 32 1 270

Recycling

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable expansion tank.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove front right wheel arch cover. See FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) and FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
LOWER FRONT AXLE

IMPORTANT: Pressure line and connection on valve block must be fitted with suitable seal plugs 32 1 270 immediately after removal!

Unfasten screw connection (1).

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Connections

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Unlock plastic holder (1) and disengage line.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder

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Release screws (1) from line clip on front axle support and remove clip.

Tightening torque 37 13 7AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Release screw (2).

Remove pipe.

Tightening torque 37 13 4AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Line Screws

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IMPORTANT: Note installation position of rubber spacer (1).
Make sure pressure lines are laid without tension.

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Damper

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IMPORTANT: When assembling, make sure that in succession only the seal plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.
When fitting lines, do not tilt connectors (sealing rings!) and connect fully before screwing.
Do not replace sealing rings on hydraulic lines.
Replace affected line if sealing ring is damaged.

After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check line connections for tightness
Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION

Special tools required:

32 1 270

WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

Recycling

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove front right wheel arch cover. See FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) and FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
Lower FRONT AXLE .

IMPORTANT: Pressure line and connection on valve block must be fitted with suitable seal plugs 32 1 270 immediately after removal!

Unfasten screw connection (1).

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Connection

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Release screws (1) from line clip on front axle support and remove clip.

Tightening torque 37 13 7AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release screw (2).

Remove pipe.

Tightening torque 37 13 4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Line Screws

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After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION