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
• 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.

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

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

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

Release screws (1) and remove brackets.

Release screws (2) and tie up pressure line.

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

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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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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