Vehicles before change point in 1982 REMOVING AND INSTALLING POWER STEERING GEAR Turn steering wheel to left lock. This moves piston up. Drain oil¹). Important: Never reuse drained oil. Installation: Bleed power steering 32 13 006. ¹) See Specifications 32 13 006 | |
Turn front wheels to right lock. Remove cotter pin and unscrew castle nut. Press center tie rod off of steering drop arm with Special Tool 32 2 070. Installation: Tightening torque¹). Lock castle nut with cotter pin. ¹) See Specifications | |
Remove bolt (1). Slide up connecting flange with steering column. Detach hoses (2 and 3) at steering gear. Plug openings with dust caps. | |
Installation: Steering wheel and front wheels pointed straight ahead. Marks on box and steering shaft aligned with each other. Make sure bolt (1) is in locking groove of steering shaft. Replace self-locking nuts. Tightening torque¹). ¹) See Specifications | |
Detach power steering gear at front axle carrier. Installation: Tightening torque¹). ¹) See Specifications | |
Vehicles after change point in 1982 REMOVING AND INSTALLING POWER STEERING GEAR Discharge pressure in reservoir by operating brake pedal about 20 times. Draw off brake fluid in tank. Remove connecting pipe. Installation: Replace self-locking nuts. Fill and bleed hydraulic system 32 13 006. Never reuse drained hydraulic fluid! 32 13 006 | |
Remove cotter pin and unscrew castle nut. Press tie rod off of steering drop arm with Special Tool 32 2 040. Installation: Tightening torque*. Lock nut with a cotter pin. On new type replace selflocking nut. Important: Car with SRS Remove steering wheel 32 33 000. * See Specifications 32 33 000 | |
Unscrew bolts. Push universal joint off of steering gear. Installation: Bolts must be in locking grooves of shafts. Replace self-locking nuts. Tightening torque*. * See Specifications | |
Installation: Check straight ahead position of steering wheel and steering gear (marks on case and steering spindle). | |
Disconnect hydraulic lines. Plug open connections with dust caps. Installation: Replace seals. Tightening torque*. * See Specifications | |
Unscrew steering gear mounting bolts. 1 Washer 2 Washer (both sides) Remove steering gear from below. Installation: Replace self-locking nuts. Tightening torque*. * See Specifications |