BMW 7 Series: Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (From Connecting Piece To Vane Pump)
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 collecting vessel.
Necessary preliminary work
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
- Remove raw-air supply duct on left
- Remove hydraulic steering gear
- Lower front axle support (only F04 and all-wheel drive vehicle)
Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ.
Installation note: Replace hose clamp.
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Fig. 175: Identifying Oil Reservoir Hose Clamp And Screw
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 suction line by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection marking.
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Fig. 176: Identifying Power Steering Pump Connection Marking With Hose Clamp
Remove intake pipe (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).
Remove intake pipe in upward direction.
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Fig. 177: Removing Intake Pipe From Holder
After installation
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check line connections for leak tightness
- Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION
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Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (From Fluid Reservoir To
Connecting Piece)
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 d
Electronic Power Steering
ADJUSTMENT/INITIAL OPERATION FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
NOTE: Adjustment/start-up of the active steering must be carried out:
Before adjustment work on the front axle/steering
After work on the stee
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Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final 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!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle final drive, it is essential to use
only
APPROVED OILS in the rear axle final drive.
Open scre
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