32 41 060 Removing and installing/replacing vane pump for power steering (N62, N62TU)

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 belt pulley  . 
• Remove front underbody protection  . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

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

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure pressure 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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamp And Banjo Bolt

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Installation: 

Markings on suction line and vane pump connection must match up.

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

Release screws (1, 2) and remove vane pump towards bottom.

Tightening torque, see 32 41 1AZ  in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY

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

Release bolt (1) and nut (2).

Tightening torque, see 32 41 1AZ  in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY

Remove vane pump downwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Nut

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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