Removing and Installing/Replacing Power Steering Gear

32 13 060 - Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear





Warning!
Danger to life!
Secure engine in installation position Securing Engine in Installation Position to prevent it from falling down.
Danger of poisoning 00 .. ... Danger of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through the Skin if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
Risk of injury 00 .. ... Risk of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes and Skin 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.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Secure engine in installation position Securing Engine in Installation Position
- Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod
- Replacement only: Remove both tie rod ends from tie rod Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod
- Lower front axle support Lowering / Raising Front Axle Carrier
- Remove left mounting bracket or engine mount from front axle carrier Replacing Left Engine Mount
- Engine mount with vacuum connection: Remove right engine mount from front axle carrier Replacing Right Engine Mount





Important!
Replacement only:
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 Note:
Replace all sealing rings.
Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ Pump and Oil Supply.





Release screw (1).
Release nuts (2) and remove screws towards bottom.

Installation Note:
Replace screws and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ 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 Service and Repair
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Perform chassis alignment check
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering Adjustments
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation