32 41 333 Replacing Pressure Line For Hydraulic Steering (From Junction To Vane Pump) (535IX)

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Special tools required:

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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.
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 FAN COWL .
Remove CHARGE-AIR DUCT .
Remove AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .

Detach VANE PUMP from engine.

Turn vane pump up, release screw (1) and pull pressure line (2) off of power steering pump.

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 32 41 10AZ .

Replace all sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Pressure Line And Screw

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

Tightening torque: 32 41 11AZ

Pressure lines must be provided with suitable plugs 32 1 270 immediately after removal.

Installation note:

Replace all sealing rings.

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

Fig 2: Screw And Pressure Line

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After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check line connections for leaks.
Vehicles with Dynamic Drive: Carry out INITIAL OPERATION FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE .