32 41 061 Replacing power steering vane pump

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.

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
Version with Dynamic Drive: If necessary, carry out initial operation for Dynamic Drive . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check function of vane pump
Remove vane pump

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 14AZ. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove belt pulley (2).

Installation:

Lettering on belt pulley (2) points forwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Pulley

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