32 41 332 Replacing pressure line for power steering (S85)

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WARNING: Danger to life! Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down. See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (S85) .

IMPORTANT:

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

Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir.
Remove alternator drive belt. See 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (S85) .
Remove pressure accumulator.
Lower front axle support. See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER .

Release banjo bolt (1) and screw (3). Disconnect pressure line (2) from vane pump.

Installation: Replace all sealing rings. Screw in banjo bolt (3) and screw (1) (do not tighten down). Tighten down first banjo bolt (1) and then screw (3).

Tightening torque, see 32 41 3AZ (banjo bolt) in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY . Tightening torque, see 32 41 5AZ (bolt) in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Expose pressure line up to connection on power steering gear.

Fig 1: Release Banjo Bolt (1) And Screw (3); Disconnect Pressure Line (2) From Vane Pump

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Expose pressure line up to connection on power steering gear.

Release banjo bolt (1) and remove pressure line (2). Installation: Replace all sealing rings. Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components. Tightening torque, see 32 41 3AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 2: Release Banjo Bolt (1) And Remove Pressure Line (2)

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system .
Check pipe connections for leaks.
Check engine oil level, correct if necessary.