32 13 065 Removing and installing (replacing) hydro-steering gear for active 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!

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

Seal off pipe connections with plugs.

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 front assembly underside protection
Remove diesel enclosure on driver's side
E93: Remove V-strut
Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing
Replacement only: Remove both tie rod ends from tie rod
Remove lower steering shaft from power steering gear
Disconnect plug connection from power steering pump and expose connecting cable up to power steering gear

If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear.

Release banjo bolts (1, 2).

Disconnect pressure line (4) and return line (3) from power steering gear.

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

For tightening torque refer to 32 41 9AZ (pressure line) in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

For tightening torque refer to 32 41 10AZ (return line) in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 1: Banjo Bolts, Pressure Line And Return Line

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Release screws (1) and remove brackets.

Release screws (2) and tie up pressure line.

For tightening torque refer to 32 41 11AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 2: Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Build date up to 03/2007: Disconnect plug connection (2) on cumulative steering angle sensor.

Fig 3: Plug Connections

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

Tie up power steering gear to prevent it from falling down when disconnecting plug connections.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage

Do not expose connecting cables to tensile load.

Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Move power steering gear forwards and tie up.

Installation:

Replace screws and nuts.

For tightening torque refer to 32 00 1AZ in 32 00 STEERING .

Fig 4: Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove steering gear.

Fig 5: Plug Connections

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check
Carry out adjustment for active front steering