Necessary preliminary work

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Remove RADIATOR .
Remove RADIATOR for charge air cooler.
Remove AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER

The cooling loop for the hydraulic steering is fitted at the front in the radiator package.

Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Loops For Hydraulic Steering In Radiator Package

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Remove circlips.

Unlock lines (1) and detach from cooling loop.

Installation note:

Fit the angled line at the top.

All lines must engage audibly and be secured with the circlip against slipping!

IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Fig 2: Identifying Cooling Lines

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 9AZ .

Feed out and remove the cooling loop.

Fig 3: Identifying Cooling Loop Mounting Screw

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Reassemble the vehicle.

AFTER COMPLETING THIS REPAIR WORK, CHECK OIL LEVEL IN OIL RESERVOIR OF HYDRAULIC STEERING .

If Dynamic Drive is fitted, execute COMMISSIONING FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE .

Check hydraulic steering for leak tightness.