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:

Replace O-ring.

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, (3 N.m.).

Fig 1: View Of EH Converter

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. Refer to 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
Version with Dynamic Drive: If necessary, carry out initial operation for Dynamic Drive. Refer to INITIALIZING DYNAMIC DRIVE .