32 41 430 Replacing ARS expandable hose part 1 (from vane pump to expandable hose) (N63)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off line connections with seal plug. 32 1 270

Recycling:

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

IMPORTANT: Pressure line and connections must be provided with suitable seal plugs 32 1 270 immediately after removal!

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove front underbody protection
Remove left steering assembly COVER
Remove FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER
LOWER FRONT AXLE

Release screw connection (1) on power steering pump and detach lines.

Tightening torque 37 13 10AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Connection On Power Steering Pump

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Release holder (1) on power steering pump.

Tightening torque 32 41 14AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Holder On Power Steering Pump

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Only vehicles with N63 before model year 07/2012:

Release screw connection (1) from silencer.

Tightening torque 37 13 13AZ .

Release screw connection (2) from holder.

Remove silencer.

Fig 3: Removing Screw Connection From Holder

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Fig 4: Identifying Holder

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Release holder (1).

Release block screw connection (1) and pull off line.

Tightening torque 37 13 8AZ .

Release holder (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Compartment Line Screw Connection

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Tightening torque 37 13 7AZ .

Feed out pressure line downwards!

IMPORTANT: When assembling, make sure that in succession only the seal plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.
When fitting lines, do not tilt connectors (sealing rings!) and connect fully before screwing.
Do not replace sealing rings on hydraulic lines.
Replace affected line if sealing ring is damaged.

After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
Start up Dynamic Drive . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE or 37 10 001 START-UP WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE (EPS STEERING GEAR) .