32 41 431 Removing and installing/renewing Dynamic Drive expandable hose part 2 (in front wheel arch) (AWD)

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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
Remove FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER REAR SECTION
Partially remove right UNDERBODY PANELLING

IMPORTANT: Pressure line and connection on valve block must be fitted with suitable seal plugs immediately after removal!

Release screw (1) for pressure line on valve block.

Tightening torque 37 13 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Line Screw

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Release screws (1), take off heat shield and release line clip (2) from front axle support.

Tightening torque 37 13 9AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Support Line Clip And Screws

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Undo screws (1) from line flange and pull off expandable hose.

Tightening torque 37 13 8AZ .

Remove expansion hose

Fig 3: Identifying Line Flange Screws

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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 line connections for tightness
Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION