32 41 311 Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (N57)
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WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
RISK 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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir.
- Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove front stiffening plate (F12 all-wheel drive vehicle).
- Remove fluid reservoir . See 32 41 250 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLUID RESERVOIR FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING or 32 41 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL RESERVOIR .
- Remove INTAKE PORT .
Release hose clamp (1) and detach suction line from fluid reservoir (2).
Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.
Make sure intake pipe is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.
Release hose clamp (1) and detach suction line from power steering pump.
Disconnect plug connection on rear side of power steering pump.
Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.
Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.
Align intake pipe by way of marking "P" (2) to power steering pump connection marking.
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
- Check line connections for leaks.