32 13 060 Removing And Installing / Replacing Power Steering Gear

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Version with Dynamic Drive: If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove tie rod end on both sides from swivel bearing . See 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
Replacement only: Remove tie rod end at both ends of tie rod . See 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
Remove complete front axle (with spring struts) . See 31 10 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT AXLE (WITH SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER) .

Remove both engine mounts/mounting brackets from front axle carrier . See 11 ENGINE SUSPENSION .

Release both FCD couplings on power steering gear. See 32 13... NOTES ON REMOVING/INSTALLING FCD CLUTCHES .

If necessary, disconnect hydraulic lines partially from front axle carrier.

Release nuts and remove screws towards bottom.

Move power steering gear to right and remove towards top.

Installation:

Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Locating Self-Locking Nuts

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Replacement only:

Remove plug from new part.