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 FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
If necessary, remove heat shield.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Remove EH converter (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection, Unfastening Screws & Removing EH Converter

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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, see 32 13 12AZ in WHEEL & TIRES - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 2: Removing Servotronic Converter

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After Installation

Fill and bleed hydraulic system .

On version with Dynamic Drive: if necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation. See INITIALIZING DYNAMIC DRIVE .