32 13 650 Removing and installing/replacing EH converter for Servotronic

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir.
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Release engine oil pipes on steering gear.
Release HYDRAULIC STEERING from front axle support and pull to the front.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove EH converter.

Installation note:

Clean side return orifice with compressed air.

Align EH converter to opening in hydraulic steering gear, press by hand into hydraulic steering gear up to stop, insert screws (2) and tighten down.

Tightening torque 32 00 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT or BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .