Necessary preliminary tasks

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Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove both TIE ROD ENDS FROM SWIVEL BEARING
Replacement only: Remove both TIE ROD ENDS FROM TIE ROD
Remove LOWER STEERING SHAFT FROM HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR

If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear.

Release banjo bolts (1, 4).

Disconnect pressure line (2) and return line (3) from power steering gear.

If necessary, remove hydraulic lines with bracket 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 1: Identifying Steering Gear Pressure Line, Return Line And Banjo Bolts

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Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ (pressure line) see 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Tightening torque 32 41 10AZ (return line) see 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Remove power steering gear (2) towards front.

Installation:

Replace screws and nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear And Screws

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