32 41 425 Replacing expandable hose part 1 for hydraulic steering (S63)

Recycling: 

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

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
• Remove front underbody protection
• Remove COVER FOR STEERING ASSEMBLIES on left and right
• Remove STIFFENING PLATE
• Release UNIVERSAL JOINT  from hydraulic steering gear
• Mark HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR  with respect to front axle support, release and pull towards front
• REMOVE drive belt for alternator

Loosen screws (1) of the line clip.

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Line Clip

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Release screw connection (1) of the line and place expandable hose Part 2 aside.

Tightening torque 32 41 15AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Connection

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Release screws (1) and turn the power steering pump (2) to the side to be able to loosen the screwed line connection!

Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Power Steering Pump

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Release the banjo bolt (1) of the pressure line.

Tightening torque 32 41 6AZ .

Release screw (2) and remove line in downward direction.

Tightening torque 32 41 16AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 4: Identifying Banjo Bolt Of Pressure Line And Screw

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After installation: 

• Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 
• Check pipe connections for leaks