32 41 445 Replacing return line (from cooler to oil reservoir)
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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!
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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan (N57 only)
- Remove pressure pipe (N57).
- Removing intake port (N63/N55)
- Remove left CHARGE AIR DUCT (N55)
Release hose clamp (1) and detach cooler return line from fluid reservoir (2).
Installation note:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.
Expose cooler return line up to connection on power steering cooler.
Release QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING and seal power steering cooler connection with a suitable plug.
Installation note:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.
After installation:
- Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION
- Check pipe connections for leaks