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32 41 033 Removing and Installing Power Steering Pump For Power Steering Gear With Active Front Steering




32 41 033 - Removing and installing/replacing power steering pump for power steering gear with active front steering (N54)





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.





Important!
Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.
The end faces of aluminium screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove front underbody protection 51 47 490 Removing and Installing / Replacing Front Underbody Protection
- Remove gaiter with resonator
- Remove belt pulley 32 41 100 Removing and Installing/Replacing Belt Pulley on Vane Pump For Power Steering





Release hose clamp (1) and detach suction line from power steering pump.
Release banjo bolt (2) and detach pressure line from power steering pump.

Installation Note:
Replace all sealing rings.
Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Align suction line by way of "P" marking to connection on power steering pump.
Tightening torque 32 41 4AZ 32 41 Pump and Oil Supply.





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screws (2, 5).

Installation Note:
Reinstall holder (3).
Make sure vent line (4) is correctly seated in holder retaining clip (3).
Replace aluminium screws.
Observe screwing sequence!





Release bolts (1) and remove power steering pump towards top.

Installation Note:
Replace aluminium screws.
Observe screwing sequence!





Screwing sequence:
1. Secure power steering pump with screws
2. Tighten side screws to 2 Nm
3. Tighten front screws to 2 Nm
4. Tighten down front screws to jointing torque and angle of rotation
Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ 32 41 Pump and Oil Supply.
5. Release screws at side and check screw fastening points for gap freedom
6. Tighten down side screws to jointing torque and angle of rotation
Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ 32 41 Pump and Oil Supply.





After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system 32 13 006 Bleeding Power Steering Unit
- Check pipe connections for leaks