Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

32 41 250 - Removing and installing/replacing fluid reservoir for power steering





Warning!
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:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir





Unscrew nuts.
Remove shims.

Installation Note:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ 32 41 Pump and Oil Supply.





Note:
Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access to plug connection and hoses.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level switch.
Release suction line (2) and cooler return line (3) from fluid reservoir (1) and detach in direction of arrow.
Lift out fluid reservoir (1).





Replacement:
If necessary, remove level switch.





After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system 32 13 006 Bleeding Power Steering Unit
- Check pipe connections for leaks
Version with Dynamic Drive:
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation 37 10 001 Initial Operation With Test Run of Dynamic Drive