BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Power Steering Pump For Power Steering
Gear With Active Front Steering (N63)
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.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove BELT PULLEY
- Remove FAN COWL
- Remove front assembly underside protection.
Release hose clamp (1) and detach suction line from power steering pump.
Installation:
Replace hose clamp.
Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing
to adjoining components.
Align suction line by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection
marking.
Fig. 120: Identifying Power Steering Pump Connection Marking With Hose Clamp
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 32 41 10AZ.
Release screw (2) and detach pressure line from power steering pump.
Tightening torque 32 41 18AZ.
Unlock plug connection (3) on back of power steering pump and disconnect.
Installation:
Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient
spacing to adjoining components.
Fig. 121: Identifying Power Steering Pump Pressure Line Screws And Plug
Connection
Align suction line by way of marking to connection on power steering pump.
Release screws (1, 2) and remove power steering pump.
Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ.
Installation:
Replace screws.
Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.
- Screw (1) M10x110
- Screw (2) M10x130
Fig. 122: Identifying Power Steering Pump Screws
After installation
- Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Check pipe connections for leaks
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NOTE: See procedure for POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR
WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING (N63) or POWER STEERING PUMP FOR
HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63).
REMOVING AND INSTALLIN
Notes
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
Notes
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
SEE MORE:
WARNING: Use of cleaning agents/paints not compliant with instructions
can cause
serious injuries or burns!
Handling cleaning agents/paints can trigger allergic skin and respiratory
reactions!
IMPORTANT: Observe following instructions:
Store cleaning agents/paints only in a secure cabinet.
Keep
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.
Using contaminated equipment to add fluid may introduce dirt pa