32 13 650 Removing And Installing/Replacing EH Converter For Servotronic

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IMPORTANT:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
If necessary, remove heat shield.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove EH converter (3).

Installation:

Clean side return orifice with compressed air.

Align EH converter (3) to opening in power steering gear, press by hand into power steering gear up to stop, insert screws (2) and tighten down.

Tightening torque: 32 13 12AZ . See POWER STEERING GEAR for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying EH Converter, Plug Connection And Screws

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .

Version with Dynamic Drive:

If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION