32 13 060 Removing and installing hydraulic steering gear

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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 line connections with seal plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove cover for steering assemblies . See 31 35 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER or 37 11 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT ACTIVE ANTI-ROLL BAR on left and right.
REMOVE anti-roll bar from front axle support.
Remove TRACK ROD END ON BOTH SIDES FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove TRACK ROD END AT BOTH ENDS OF TRACK ROD .

Release screw (1) from engine compartment.

Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ.

Installation note:

Replace screw

Detach steering shaft lower section.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ.

Remove lines (2) from hydraulic steering gear.

Disconnect plug connection (3) and release cable strap.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Steering Gear Screw, Plug Connection And Fluid Lines

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Fig 3: Identifying Marks On Steering Gear Box And Front Bolting Points

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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 front bolting points (left and right) and apply a thin black marking (3) to this stripe.

Release screws (1) and lay lines to one side.

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ.

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Remove hydraulic steering gear in downward direction.

Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Steering Gear Screws

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After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check line connections for leak tightness
If necessary, carry out INITIAL OPERATION FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE .