32 41 311 Replacing intake line for power steering

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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!

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove intake filter housing

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: 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: Hose Clamp, Markings And Suction Line

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system
Check pipe connections for leaks