37 13 121 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line for valve block VA1
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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.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off line connections with seal plug 32 1 270 .
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove right FRONT WHEEL
- Remove front right wheel arch cover. See REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) and REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Remove right STEERING ASSEMBLY COVER
- Release front right UNDERBODY PANELLING
IMPORTANT:
Pressure line and connection on valve block must be fitted with suitable seal plugs 32 1 270
immediately after removal!
Release screw connections (1) and (2).
Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .
Unlock holder (1).
Feed both pressure lines out of spacer.
Installation note:
Check installation position.
Make sure pressure lines are laid without tension.
Unfasten screw connection (1).
Remove pipe.
Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .
IMPORTANT:
When assembling, make sure that in succession only the seal plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT or BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VEHICLES WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
- Check line connections for leak tightness
- Carry out initial dynamic drive operation. See INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN (HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING) or START-UP WITH TEST RUN (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) .