32 41 331 Replacing Pressure Line For Hydraulic Steering (S63/N63)
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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!
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 pipe connections with seal plugs.
Close off pipe 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 fluid reservoir
- Remove RADIATOR
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Remove power steering pump . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (S63)
- Remove STEERING GEAR COVER on left
- REMOVE SUPPLEMENTARY COOLANT PUMP
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
Release banjo bolt (1) and remove pressure line (2) from hydraulic steering gear.
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 5AZ .
Expose pressure line up to connection on vane pump.
Release screw (1) and remove pressure line (2).
Installation note:
Replace all sealing rings.
Tightening torque: 32 41 4AZ .
After installation:
- Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Check pipe connections for leaks