32 41 317 Replace intake pipe for hydraulic pump (from connecting piece to hydraulic pump) (N63T)

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 INTAKE PORT
• Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER
• Remove STEERING ASSEMBLY COVER
• Remove anti-roll bar at front axle support
• Mark position of electromechanical power steering box  . See 32 13 071 REPLACE ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX (EPS)  or 32 13 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX ACTIVE STEERING  relative to front axle support and remove

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 Intake Pipe 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 Suction Line

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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 leaks