32 13 060 Removing and installing hydraulic steering gear (AWD vehicles)

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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 work

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Remove front anti-roll bar. See FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR or FRONT ACTIVE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
Remove TRACK ROD END ON BOTH SIDES FROM SWIVEL BEARING

Release screw (1).

Disconnect lines (2) and (3) from power steering gear.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Lines From Power Steering Gear

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If necessary, release block screw connection (1).

Release line holder (2) and remove line (3) to the steering gear.

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Line To Steering Gear, Line Holder, And Block Screw Connection

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Release screw connection (1) if necessary (only on vehicles with Dynamic Drive)

Tightening torque, 37 13 5AZ

Release line holders (2) and (4).

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .

Remove bracket (3) from front axle carrier.

Tightening torque 32 41 12AZ .

Remove hydraulic line!

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket, Line Holders 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 Plug At EH Converter

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IMPORTANT: To avoid the need for axle/wheel alignment, mark position of steering gear (2) to front axle support (1).
To do so, draw a wide white stripe on the front bolting points (left and right) and apply a thin black marking (3) to this stripe.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Gear, Front Axle Support, And Marking Area At Front Bolting Points

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Release screws (1).

Carefully push line (2) up.

Remove hydraulic steering gear in downward direction.

Installation note:

Replace bolts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Screws And Line

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After installation

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT or BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
Check line connections for leak tightness
If necessary, carry out INITIAL OPERATION FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE