32 13 065 Removing and installing active front steering 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.
Seal connections and lines immediately after removal with sealing plugs.
Seal connections and lines immediately after removal with sealing plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
- Remove COVER FOR STEERING ASSEMBLIES on left and right.
- Remove TRACK ROD END ON BOTH SIDES FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
- Remove lower section of steering spindle from steering gear.
- Replacement only: Remove TRACK ROD END AT BOTH ENDS OF TRACK ROD .
- Version with Dynamic Drive:
- Remove FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Remove EXPANSION HOSE .
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 front bolting points (left and right) and apply a thin black marking (3) to this stripe.
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.
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ.
Release screw (2) on bracket.
Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ.
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ.
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Pull hydraulic steering gear towards front a little.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2) and remove lines (3) from hydraulic steering gear.
Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ.
Remove power 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 pipe connections for leaks
- ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING .
- If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .