32 13 060 Removing and installing (replacing) power steering gear (M3)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove reinforcement plate . See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE (M3) .
Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing
Replacement only: Remove both tie rod ends from tie rod
Remove lower steering spindle from power steering gear

Release nut (1) for return line (2).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ . See 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket Nuts

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Unscrew nut (1) and bolts (2).

Disconnect pressure line (3) from front axle carrier holder.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ . See 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Pressure Line From Front Axle Carrier Holder

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Release screws (1).

Fold both holders (2) downwards.

Installation:

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ . See 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 3: Identifying Both Holder Screws

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If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear.

Disconnect plug connection (1) on Servotronic electrohydraulic converter.

Release banjo bolts (2).

Disconnect pressure line (3) and return line (4) from power steering gear.

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection, Pressure Line And Banjo Bolts

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Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ (pressure line). See 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Tightening torque 32 41 10AZ (return line). See 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Remove power steering gear towards front.

Installation:

Replace screws and nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ . See 32 00 STEERING .

Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Gear Screws

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system .
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position or 32 00 155 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with ride-height measurement without load .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .