32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear

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WARNING: Danger to life!
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down. See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52, N53) .
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.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Secure engine in installation position . See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52, N53) .
Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing
Replacement only: Remove both tie rod ends from tie rod
Lower front axle support . See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
Remove left mounting bracket or engine mount from front axle carrier . See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Engine mount with vacuum connection: Remove right engine mount from front axle carrier . See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

IMPORTANT: Replacement only:
Banjo bolt (A) for pressure line (expansion hose) must be replaced by banjo bolt with non-return valve (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Banjo Bolt

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If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear. Release banjo bolts (1).

Disconnect pressure line and return line from power steering gear.

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ . See 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Release screw (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove screws towards bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Pressure Line

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Installation:

Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ . See 00 ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT .

Fig 3: Identifying Gear Housing Screws And Nuts

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Version with active steering:

Disconnect plug connections (1-4).

Raise power steering gear and unclip wiring harness.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connections

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Move power steering gear to right and remove towards rear.

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system or power steering (version with Dynamic Drive) .
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position and 32 00 155 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with ride-height measurement without load .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering . See 61 31 996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
If necessary, use scan tool and carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .