32 13 060 Removing and installing hydraulic steering gear

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WARNING: Secure engine in installation position with special tool with special tool to prevent it from falling down.

WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the 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 pipe connections with plugs.

IMPORTANT: If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering gear /steering column, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel / steering shaft is twisted!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove track rod end on both sides from swivel bearing
Version with Dynamic Drive: Remove both anti-roll bar links from anti-roll bar. See 31 35 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PUSH ROD (STABILIZER LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER.
Remove lower section of steering spindle from steering gear

Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Gear

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IMPORTANT: To avoid the need for axle/wheel alignment, mark position of steering gear (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 marking (3) to this stripe.

Lower front axle support. See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .

Mark installation positions of pressure and return lines to power steering gear. Release banjo bolts (1). Disconnect pressure line (2) and return line (3) from power steering gear. Installation: Replace all sealing rings. Align pressure and return lines by way of markings and tighten down banjo bolts. Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ (pressure line), see 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY . Tightening torque 32 41 6AZ (return line), see 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 2: Releasing Banjo Bolts

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Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom. Remove hydraulic steering gear (2) sideways between engine and front axle supports. Installation: When installing, make sure that the steering gear is realigned to the markings applied to the front axle support prior to removal. Replace screws and nuts. Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ, see 32 00 STEERING .

Fig 3: Releasing Nuts And Remove Screws

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After installation:

Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.
Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment
If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .