32 41 033 Removing And Installing/Replacing Power Steering Pump For Hydraulic Steering Box With Active Steering (N55)

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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.
Seal off hydraulic lines with seal plugs.

IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) !

Necessary preliminary work:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove COVER OF STEERING ASSEMBLY at bottom left
Remove fan cowl with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY

Release hose clamp (1) and detach intake pipe from power steering 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 power steering pump connection marking.

Fig 1: Hose Clamp And Intake Pipe Marking

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 32 41 6AZ .

Detach pressure line (2).

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 2: Pressure Line And Screw

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NOTE: Figure N52,

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew screws (2) and (5).

Tightening torque: 32 41 9AZ .

Installation note:

Replace aluminum screws.

Observe screwing sequence!

Fig 3: Plug Connection And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 32 41 9AZ .

Installation note:

Replace aluminum screws.

Observe screwing sequence!

Fig 4: Screws Of Power Steering Pump For Hydraulic Steering Box

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Screwing sequence:

Secure power steering pump with screws
Tighten side screws to 2 Nm
Tighten front screws to 2 Nm
Tighten down front screws to jointing torque.
Tightening torque: 32 41 9AZ .
Release screw at side and check bolting points for gap freedom
Tighten screws at side to jointing torque.
Tightening torque: 32 41 9AZ .

After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check line connections for leak tightness