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32 41 315 Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (From Connecting Piece to Vane Pump)

32 41 315 Replacing suction line for power steering (from connecting piece to vane pump)





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.





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
^ Remove raw-air supply on left
^ Remove hydraulic steering gear (not F04/F10 and all-wheel drive vehicle)
^ Lower front axle support (only F04 and all-wheel drive vehicle)





Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ.

Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.





Release hose clamp (1) and detach intake pipe from power steering pump.

Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.

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

Align suction line by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection marking.





Remove intake pipe (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

Remove intake pipe in upward direction.





After installation:
^ Fill and bleed hydraulic system
^ Check line connections for leak tightness
^ Carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation

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