31 11 903 Additional work when lowering/raising front axle support with active steering and Dynamic Drive

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

Release QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING of return line on power steering cooler.

Close power steering cooler connection with a suitable seal plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Quick-Release Coupling

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Disconnect plug connection (1) from steering gear.

Unclip line on front axle support (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Line

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Release hydraulic steering hydraulic lines with holder from front axle support.

Release all Dynamic Drive hydraulic lines from front axle support.

Remove hydraulic lines on retaining bracket anti-roll bar and tie up.

IMPORTANT: To avoid the need for axle/wheel alignment, mark position of steering box (1) to front axle support (2).

To do so, draw a wide white stripe on the rear bolting points (left and right) and apply a thin black mark (3) to this stripe.

Fig 3: Steering Box Mark Position

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Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Tie up hydraulic steering gear (2).

Installation note:

When installing, make sure that the steering box is re-aligned to the marks applied to the front axle support prior to removal.

Replace screws and nuts.

Fig 4: Hydraulic Steering Gear And Screws

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Installation note:

Perform START-UP WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .