32 41 311 Replacing suction line for power steering (from fluid reservoir to the power steering pump) N74: Notes

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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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove INTAKE DUCT
Release OIL RESERVOIR

Loosen hose clamp.

Detach intake pipe from fluid reservoir.

Installation:

Marking (1) on fluid reservoir and marking (2) on suction line must match up.

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Reservoir And Suction Line Marking Matched Up

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Release UNIVERSAL JOINT on bottom steering gear.

Mark and release power steering gear at the front axle support. See HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR or ACTIVE FRONT STEERING HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR .

Release and secure pressure lines from active stabilizer bar. See PRESSURE LINE FOR VA1 SWIVEL MOTOR and PRESSURE LINE ON VA2 SWIVEL MOTOR .

Release screw (1) from expansion hose holder on the front axle support.

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Hose Holder Screw On Front Axle Support

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Release screw connection from return line and detach line.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque 37 13 8AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Return Line Connection Screw

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Release screw (1) from holder on the power steering gear.

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Gear Holder Screw

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Disconnect power steering gear from front axle support and pull forwards until hose clamp (1) at vane pump is accessible.

Release hose clamp (1) and remove line.

Installation:

Replace hose clip.

Fig 5: Identifying Hose Clamp

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Release nut (1) from line holder on alternator.

Remove pipe.

Fig 6: Identifying Line Holder Nut

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