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

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
• Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
• 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Return Line With Nut

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Unscrew nut (1) and bolts (2).

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

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line Of Front Axle Carrier Holder With Nut And Bolt

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Release screws (1).

Fold both holders (2) downwards.

Installation: 

Fig 3: Identifying 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 Return Line

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Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Remove power steering gear towards front.

Installation: 

Replace screws and nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Gear With Screws

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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 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT