32 41 332 Replacing Pressure 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!

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 UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
Remove front stiffening plate (F12 all-wheel drive vehicle).
Remove acoustic cover (F10/F11 until 09/2011 only).
REMOVE INTAKE PORT .
Remove left pressure pipe (only F01//F07 all-wheel drive vehicles).

Release screw (1) and remove pressure line (2) towards top.

Tightening torque: 32 41 11AZ .

Installation note:

Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Replacement:

Modify hydraulic line holder.

Fig 1: Screw And Pressure Line

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Release screw (1) and detach pressure line (2) from power steering pump.

Installation note:

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Tightening torque: 32 41 6AZ .

Fig 2: Pressure Line From Power Steering Pump And Screw

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Release screw (1), pull pressure line (3) off the steering box and remove toward top.

Tightening torque: 32 41 5AZ .

Fig 3: Pressure Line, Return Line And Screw

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After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check line connections for leaks.