Function Check

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IMPORTANT: Prior to this check, first check all hose connections, the vane pump and the power steering gear for leaks.

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

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See 32 13 006 Bleeding Power Steering Unit .
Check pipe connections for leaks
Version with Dynamic Drive: If necessary, carry out initial operation for Dynamic Drive. See INITIALIZING DYNAMIC DRIVE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Remove underside protection. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Disconnect pressure line from vane pump. See 32 41 033 Removing And Installing/Replacing Power Steering Pump For Power Steering Gear With Active Front Steering (M54) , 32 41 037 Removing And Installing Power Steering Pump For Power Steering Gear With Dynamic Drive (M54) or 32 41 060 Removing And Installing Vane Pump For Power Steering (M54) .

Version with Dynamic Drive only:

NOTE:

Pressure line to valve block (Dynamic Drive)
Pressure line to power steering gear
Suction line from fluid reservoir

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Line To Valve Block (Dynamic Drive)

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Connecting special tool:

Connect special tool 32 4 000 with new sealing rings to vane pump and pressure line.

Connection, vane pump
Connection, power steering gear

Fig 2: Connecting Special Tool 32 4 000 With New Sealing Rings To Vane Pump And Pressure Line

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Checking pump pressure:

Close valve (A).
Open valve (B).
Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See 32 13 006 Bleeding Power Steering Unit .
Start engine.
Heat hydraulic fluid to approx. 50 °C by moving steering wheel at increased engine speed.
Close valve (B) for max. 10 secs. and read off pressure.
Compare measured pressure with specified nominal pressure.

Fig 3: Checking Pump Pressure
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Replace vane pump if the nominal pressure is exceeded by more than 10 %.

Check belt tension if the nominal pressure is undershot by more than 10 %. Replace vane pump if belt tension is OK.