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

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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!

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
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 left clean air pipe.
Release the electromechanical power steering box on the front axle support and pull forwards slightly. See 32 13 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ELECTRIC STEERING BOX (EPS) or 32 13 076 REPLACING ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX ACTIVE STEERING .

Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 32 41 8AZ .

Installation note:

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 1: Hose Clamp And Screw

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Release hose clamp (1) and detach intake pipe from vane 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 (2) to marking on the vane pump connection.

Fig 2: Hose Clamp And Intake Pipe 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:

Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .
Check pipe connections for leaks.