32 41 332 Replacing pressure line for power steering (S65)

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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.
Close 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 underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove compressor drive belt . See 11 28 050 REPLACING A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT (S65) .

Release banjo bolt (1) and detach pressure line (2) 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 32 41 8AZ . See 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 1: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Pressure Line

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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 pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ . See 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Pressure Line

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system
Check pipe connections for leaks