32 41 311 Replacing intake line for power steering (N51, N52, N53)

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.

Close off pipe connections with plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove Intake Filter Housing

Remove fluid reservoir from mounting bracket/body.

Release hose clamp (1) and detach suction line (2) from fluid reservoir.

Installation:

Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Reservoir Hose Clamp And Suction Line

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Expose suction line up to connection on vane pump.

Release hose clamp (1) and detach suction line (2) from vane pump.

Installation:

Markings (3) on suction line and vane pump must match up.

If a marking is missing, it is important to ensure when installing the hydraulic line that it is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 2: Identifying Suction Line Markings, Hose Clamp And Vane Pump Suction Line

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After installation:

Fill and Bleed Hydraulic System
Check pipe connections for leaks