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 . See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
If necessary, remove heat shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And EH Converter Screws

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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 13 STEERING GEAR WITH SERVO .

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system or power steering (version with Dynamic Drive) .
Version with Dynamic Drive:
If necessary, use scan tool and carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .