3213065 Removing and installing/replacing active front steering power steering gear

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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
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at side
E88, E93: Remove V-strut on left and right
Remove both TIE ROD ENDS FROM SWIVEL BEARING
Replacement only: Remove both TIE ROD ENDS FROM TIE ROD
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE FROM STEERING GEAR
Disconnect plug connection from power steering pump and expose connecting cable up to steering gear

If necessary, remove heat shield from steering gear.

Release banjo bolts (1, 2).

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

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Pressure Line, Return Line And Banjo Bolts

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Release screws (1) and remove brackets.

Release screws (2) and tie up pressure line.

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line, Brackets And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Build date up to 03/2007: Disconnect plug connection (2) on cumulative steering angle sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection On Cumulative Steering Angle Sensor

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Tie up steering gear to prevent it from falling down when disconnecting plug connections.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not expose connecting cables to tensile load.

Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Move steering gear forwards and tie up.

Installation:

Replace screws and nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Gear Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove steering gear.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections And Steering Gear

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After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD
Carry out ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING