32 13 060 Removing and Installing/Replacing Power Steering Gear

32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear





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 pipe connections with plugs.





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
^ Remove front underbody protection
^ E88, E93: Remove V-strut on left and right
^ Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing
^ Replacement only: Remove both tie rod ends from tie rod
^ Remove lower steering shaft from hydraulic steering gear





If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear.

Release banjo bolts (1, 4).

Disconnect pressure line (2) and return line (3) from power steering gear.

If necessary, remove hydraulic lines with bracket from power steering gear.

Installation:
Replace all sealing rings.

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

Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ (pressure line).

Tightening torque 32 41 10AZ (return line).

Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.





Remove power steering gear (2) towards front.

Installation:
Replace screws and nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ.





After installation:
^ Fill and bleed hydraulic system
^ Check pipe connections for leaks
^ Perform chassis alignment check
^ Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

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