32 41 311 Replacing Intake Pipe For Hydraulic Steering

32 41 311 Replacing intake pipe for hydraulic steering (N54/N55)





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 front underbody protection
^ Remove rear left charge air duct
^ Remove oil reservoir





Expose intake pipe up to connection on vane pump.





Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Detach intake pipe (2) from vane pump.

Installation Note:
Identification (P) and rib (3) on vane pump connection must match up.

When installing the intake pipe, make sure it is laid without tension and there is a sufficient gap to the adjacent components.





After installation:

^ Fill and bleed hydraulic system
^ Check line connections for leak tightness