32 13 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Hydraulic Steering Gear (AWD)

WARNING: Danger to life!
Secure engine in installation position . See SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N55) or SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N54, N54T) to prevent it from falling down.

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off hydraulic lines with seal plugs.

IMPORTANT: If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering box/steering column, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

Necessary preliminary work

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Secure engine in installation position . See SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N55) or SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N54, N54T) .
Remove TRACK ROD END ON BOTH SIDES FROM SWIVEL BEARING
Replacement only: Remove TRACK ROD END AT BOTH ENDS OF TRACK ROD
Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT

If necessary, remove heat shield from hydraulic steering gear.

Release banjo bolts (1, 4).

Disconnect pressure line (2) and return line (3) from hydraulic steering gear.

Remove radiator return hose from front axle support.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Banjo Bolts, Pressure & Return Lines

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Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ (pressure line).

Tightening torque 32 41 10AZ (return line).

M57T2:

If necessary, detach vacuum line for engine mount on front axle support.

Lower front axle support further.

NOTE: Heat shield is only fitted on the right side.

If necessary, release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque 32 21 4AZ .

Fig 2: Heat Shield And Screws

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Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Remove hydraulic steering gear (2) to one side.

Installation note:

Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Fig 3: Hydraulic Steering Gear And Screws

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After installation:

Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator lamp must not light up in the process.
Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check line connections for leaks
Perform chassis/wheel alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD
Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT