32 13 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Power Steering Gear
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system. Refer to 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
- Perform chassis alignment check. Refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD and 32 00 155 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment. Refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
- Version with Dynamic Drive: If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation. Refer to 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir.
- Remove tie rod end on both sides from swivel bearing. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
- Replacement only: Remove tie rod end at both ends of tie rod. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
- Remove complete front axle (with spring struts). Refer to FRONT AXLE (WITH SPRING STRUTS) .
Remove both engine mounts/mounting brackets from front axle carrier. Refer to 22 11 130 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET (N73) and 22 11 133 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET (N73) .
Release both FCD couplings on power steering gear. Refer to 32 13... FITTING REPAIR KIT FOR FCD COUPLING and 32 13... NOTES ON REMOVING/INSTALLING FCD CLUTCHES .
If necessary, disconnect hydraulic lines partially from front axle carrier.
Release nuts and remove screws towards bottom.
Move power steering gear to right and remove towards top.
Installation:
Replace screws and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque, refer to 32 00 1AZ in STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Replacement Only:
Remove plug from new part.