32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
• Remove front underbody protection  . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• E88, E93: Remove V-strut on left and right 
• Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing  
• Replacement only: Remove both tie rod ends from tie rod  
• Remove lower steering spindle from power steering gear  

If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear.

Release banjo bolts (1, 4).

Disconnect pressure line (2) and return line (3) from power steering gear.

If necessary, remove hydraulic lines with bracket from power steering gear.

Fig 1: Identifying Banjo Bolts, Pressure Line And Return Line

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Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque, see 32 41 9AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY (pressure line).

Tightening torque, see 32 41 9AZ in 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY (return line).

Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.

Remove power steering gear (2) towards front.

Installation: 

Replace screws and nuts.

Tightening torque, see 32 00 1AZ in 32 00 STEERING .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Nuts

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After installation: 

• Fill and bleed hydraulic system  
• Check pipe connections for leaks
• Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK 
• Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT