32 41 033 Removing and installing/replacing power steering pump for power steering gear with active front steering (N62, N62TU)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
• Remove belt pulley 
• Remove front assembly underside protection  . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Release banjo bolt (1) and detach pressure line from power steering pump.

Release hose clamp (2) and detach suction line from power steering pump.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

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

Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ.  See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Hose Clamp

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Variant (A) - build date up to 05/2004: 

Release screws (1, 2).

Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ.  See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove power steering pump (3) downwards.

Variant (B) - build date from 05/2004: 

Release bolt (1) and nut (2).

Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ.  See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove power steering pump (3) downwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump

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After installation: 

• Fill and bleed hydraulic system  . See 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering (version with Dynamic Drive)  or 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering unit .
• Check pipe connections for leaks