32 13 061 Replacing 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!
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.
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 on left and right.
- Remove anti-roll bar . See 31 35 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER or 37 11 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT ACTIVE ANTI-ROLL BAR at 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.
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.
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.
After installation
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
- Check line connections for leak tightness
- Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT check.
- If necessary, carry out INITIAL OPERATION FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE (F01/F02/F07).