32 41 311 Replacing Intake Pipe For Hydraulic Steering

32 41 311 Replacing Intake Pipe For Hydraulic Steering (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 expansion tank.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
- Remove front underbody protection
- Remove rear left charge-air duct







Detach oil reservoir (2) from console / body.
Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Detach intake pipe from fluid reservoir.

Installation note:
Marks on oil reservoir and intake pipe must match up.
Replace hose clamp.







Expose intake pipe up to connection on power steering pump.







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 intake pipe by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection marking.







After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system
- Check line connections for tightness