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Retrofitting bracket for power steering oil cooler line - SM46.30-P-0002A

MODEL 163.136 #A up to 043552 with ENGINE 111.977 

MODEL 163.154 #A up to 043552 with ENGINE 112.942 

Fig 1: Retrofitting Bracket For Power Steering Oil Cooler Line
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REMOVING Removing     
IMPORTANT When installing a new radiator with integrated cooler for power steering (as of VIN 043553) the following work has to be performed    
1 Remove cooler for power steering IMPORTANT Cooler not necessary any more. Seal connections.  
2 Remove completely cooling line and return hose IMPORTANT Seal connections.  
INSTALLING Installing     
3 Mark position of hole to be drilled on existing bracket for swaybar link mounting (3) c=50mm from top and d=15mm from side IMPORTANT Mark (d) should be parallel with angle of bracket.  
4 Clamp new bracket (1) into position on inside of front edge of existing bracket (3) IMPORTANT New bracket should be flush with side frame rail.  
5 Drill 6.5mm hole through existing bracket (3) and new bracket (1) NOTES Do not puncture front differential vent tube.
IMPORTANT Do not use existing hole in bracket for mounting
 
6 Remove vice grip and paint holes to prevent corrosion    
7 Screw new bracket (1) onto existing bracket (3) NOTES Secure with self-locking nut.  
8 Install new return hose    
9 Install new cooling line (4) IMPORTANT Only one grommet required for mounting steering cooler line to bracket. Remove and discard second grommet.  
10 Mount power steering cooler line (4) with grommet (5) in bracket (1) IMPORTANTInstalling cooler:  New fan shroud necessary. Check oil level in power steering pump reservoir and correct, if necessary.  
Parts ordering notes

Part no. Designation Quantity
  Engine 111   
163 317 03 40 Bracket 1
163 466 05 81 Cooling line 1
163 460 27 24 Return hose 1
163 505 05 55 Fan shroud 1
  Engine 112   
163 317 03 40 Bracket 1
163 466 07 81 Cooling line 1
163 460 27 24 Return hose 1
163 505 06 55 Fan shroud 1