32 13 060 Removing And Installing Hydraulic Steering Gear (M5 Left Hand Drive)
WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and 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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir.
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
- Remove COVER FOR STEERING ASSEMBLIES on left and right.
- Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR at front axle support.
- Remove TRACK ROD END ON BOTH SIDES FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Release screw (1) from vehicle underbody direction.
Tightening torque: 32 31 2AZ .
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Detach steering shaft lower section.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 32 41 5AZ .
Remove line (3) and (2) from hydraulic steering gear.
Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid the need for axle/wheel alignment, mark position of steering box (1) to front axle support (2).
To do so, draw a wide white stripe on the front bolting points (left and right) and apply a thin black marking (3) to this stripe.
Loosen screws (1) and set line aside.
Tightening torque: 32 41 7AZ .
Release screws (2) and remove hydraulic steering gear to the bottom.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque: 32 00 1AZ .
After installation:
- Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
- Check line connections for leak tightness.