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.
DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION to prevent it from falling down.
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.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION
- Remove TIE ROD ENDS on both sides from swivel bearing
- Replacement only: Remove TIE ROD ENDS at both ends of tie rod
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
- Remove LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET OR ENGINE MOUNT from front axle carrier
- Engine mount with vacuum connection: Remove RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT from front axle carrier.
IMPORTANT:
Replacement only:
Banjo bolt (A) for pressure line (expansion hose) must be replaced by banjo bolt with non-return valve (B).
Banjo bolt (A) for pressure line (expansion hose) must be replaced by banjo bolt with non-return valve (B).
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: see 3AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY
Release bolt (1).
Release nuts (2) and remove screws towards bottom.
Installation:
Replace screws and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 32 00 STEERING
Version with active steering:
Disconnect plug connections (1 -4).
Raise power steering gear and unclip wiring harness.
Move power steering gear to right and remove towards rear.
After installation:
- Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Perform chassis alignment check (see ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD )
- Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation