32 41 314 Replacing suction line for power steering (from fluid reservoir to connecting piece)

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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 line connections with seal plugs.

Recycling

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable expansion tank.

Necessary preliminary work

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir.
Remove OIL RESERVOIR from body.
Remove raw-air supply on left. See 13..... REMOVING INTAKE DUCT (N63)

Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Disconnect intake pipe (2) from oil reservoir.

Installation note:

Marks on oil reservoir and intake pipe must match up.

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Reservoir Intake Pipe With Hose Clamp

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Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Remove intake pipe (2).

Installation note:

Replace hose clamp.

Make sure intake pipe is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Pipe With Hose Clamp

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After installation

Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
Check line connections for leak tightness