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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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