32 13 065 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic steering gear for active front steering: Notes

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WARNING: Secure engine in installation position 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.

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 STABILIZER LINKS FROM STABILIZER
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SHAFT FROM STEERING BOX
Disconnect plug connection for Eco valve on back of power steering pump

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

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Box And Front Axle Support Mark Position

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Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT

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 note:

Replace all sealing rings.

Align pressure and return lines by way of marks and tighten down banjo bolts.

Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ (pressure line).

Tightening torque 32 41 6AZ (return line).

Fig 2: Aligning Pressure And Return Lines Of Markings

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Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Remove hydraulic steering gear with wiring harness sideways between engine and front axle supports.

Installation note:

When installing, make sure that the steering box is re-aligned to the marks applied to the front axle support prior to removal.

Replace screws and nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Hydraulic Steering Gear And Screws

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