32 13 066 Replacing active front steering hydraulic steering gear: Notes
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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!
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.
Seal connections and lines immediately after removal with sealing plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See REMOVING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove COVER FOR STEERING ASSEMBLIES on left and right
- Remove TRACK ROD END ON BOTH SIDES FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE FROM STEERING GEAR
- Remove TRACK ROD END AT BOTH ENDS OF TRACK ROD
- Vehicles with Dynamic Drive:
- Remove FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR
- Remove EXPANSION HOSE
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .
Release screw (2) on bracket.
Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Pull hydraulic steering gear towards front a little.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2) and remove lines (3) from hydraulic steering gear.
Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ .
Remove power steering gear in downward direction.