32 41 317 Replace Intake Pipe For Hydraulic Pump (From Connecting Piece To Hydraulic Pump) (N63T)

Recycling: 

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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir.
• Remove LEFT INTAKE PORT .
• Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
• Remove COVER for steering assemblies on left and right.
• Remove anti-roll bar at front axle support.
• Mark position of electromechanical power steering box  relative to front axle support and remove. See 32 13 071 REPLACE ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX (EPS)  or 32 13 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX ACTIVE STEERING .

Release hose clamp (1) from out of the engine compartment.

Tightening torque: 32 41 3AZ .

Release screw (2) from the direction of the vehicle underbody.

Tightening torque: 32 41 8AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 1: Hose Clamp And Screw

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Release hose clamp (1) at the vane pump and pull off intake pipe from the vane pump.

Installation note: 

Replace hose clamp.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Align suction line by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection marking.

Fig 2: Hose Clamp And Suction Line Marking

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Remove suction line (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

Remove intake pipe in upward direction.

Fig 3: Intake Pipe And Holder

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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.