32 41 317 Replace intake pipe for hydraulic pump, from connecting piece to hydraulic pump (N63)

Recycling 

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

Necessary preliminary work 

• Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
• Remove left INTAKE PORT
• Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Remove COVER for steering assemblies on left and right
• Remove anti-roll bar at front axle support. See FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR or FRONT ACTIVE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Mark position of electromechanical power steering box relative to front axle support and remove. See ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX  or ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX (WITH ACTIVE STEERING) .

Release hose clamp (1) from out of the engine compartment.

Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ .

Release screw (2) from the direction of the vehicle underbody.

Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamp And Screw

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Release hose clamp (1) at the vane pump and pull off intake pipe from the vane pump.

Installation note: 

Replace hose clamp.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Align suction line by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection marking.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp And Suction Line Marking

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Remove suction line (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

Remove intake pipe in upward direction.

Fig 3: Removing Intake Pipe From Holder

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After installation 

• Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT  or BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
• Check line connections for leaks