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32 13 061 Replacing hydraulic steering gear: Notes

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WARNING: 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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screw (1).

Remove lines (2) and (3).

Installation note: 

Replace O-ring

Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Lines And Screw
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Release block screw connection (1).

Release line clip (2) and remove line to steering box.

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Line, Clip And Screw Connection
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Undo screw connection (1) (only vehicles with Dynamic Drive)

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ

Release line holders (2) and (4).

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .

Remove holder (3) from front axle support

Tightening torque 32 41 12AZ

Remove hydraulic line!

Fig 3: Identifying Line Holders, Bracket And Screw Connection
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Detach plug (1) from EH converter.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When removing the steering gear, pay attention to female connector.
Fig 4: Identifying EH Converter Plug
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Release screws (1).

Carefully press wiring (2) upwards (only vehicles with Dynamic Drive)

Remove hydraulic steering gear in downward direction.

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ

Fig 5: Identifying Wiring And Screws
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