Power steering return line, B284, 4WD, LHD
| Power steering return line, B284, 4WD, LHD | 
| Important | ||
| Scrupulous cleanliness must always be observed during all work with hydraulic components. | ||
| Important | ||
| Always use wing covers when working in the engine bay. | ||
| To remove | 
| 1. | Secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, for example using woven tape to secure it to the dashboard. | |
| 2. | Remove the engine cover. | |
| 3. | Suction the fluid out of the power steering fluid reservoir. | |
| 4. | Remove the rubber strap (A).   | |
| 5. | Detach the return line (B) from the power steering fluid reservoir. | |
| 6. | Remove the line from the clip on the engine. | |
| 7. | Detach the upper bumper shell mountings. | |
| 8. | Position two
        
         83 95 212 Straps
        
        over the radiator member and radiator assembly so they can be reached from beneath. | |
| 9. | Raise the car. | |
| 10. | Remove th spoiler shield bolts. | |
| 11. | Suspend and secure the radiator assembly with two
        
         83 95 212 Straps
        
        over the radiator member. | |
| 12. | Remove the
        
         propeller shaft
        
        . | |
| 13. | Remove the bolt (A) securing the front torque arm to the subframe.   | |
| 14. | Remove the bolts (B) securing the rear torque arm to the subframe. Remove the cable tie from around the return line.   | |
| 15. | Position
        
         83 95 311 Trolley lift
        
        with
        
         83 94 801 Parent fixture
        
        and
        
         83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body
        
        .   | |
| 16. | Remove the front parts of the wheel arch liner (A) and move it aside slightly.   | |
| 17. | Remove the subframe bolts (B) on both sides. Remove the stays (C) from the body. | |
| 18. | Detach the steering shaft joint (A) from the steering gear.   | |
| 19. | Lower the subframe approx. 100 mm (4 in). | |
| 20. | Place a receptacle under the car. Detach the return line (A) from the steering gear and plug the connection.   | |
| To fit | 
| 1. | Attach the return line to the steering gear. Use new O-rings. Tightening torque 12 Nm (9 lbf ft)   | |
| 2. | Guide the return line through the clip to the power steering fluid reservoir. | |
| 3. | Wipe away any oil spill from the subframe. | |
| 4. | Raise the subframe and fit
        
         83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body
        
        against the guide holes in the body. Fit the stays and tighten the bolts. Tightening torque, subframe: 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°) Tightening torque, stay: 90 Nm +45° (67 lbf ft +45°) | |
| 5. | Fit the steering shaft joint (A) to the steering gear. Clean the threads and apply
        
         Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 242
        
        to the threads. Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)   | |
| 6. | Lower and remove the trolley lift. Fit the front parts of the wheel arch liner and fit the radiator hose to the holder in the subframe. | |
| 7. | Remove the straps. | |
| 8. | Fit th spoiler shield bolts. | |
| 9. | Fit the front torque arm bolt. Tightening torque: 60 Nm + 90° (50 lbf ft + 90°) | |
| 10. | Fit the bolts of the rear torque arm bracket and fit the cable tie around the return line. Tightening torque, M10: 65 Nm (48 lbf ft) Tightening torque, M12: 120 Nm (88 lbf ft) | |
| 11. | Fit the
        
         propeller shaft
        
        . | |
| 12. | Lower the car to the floor. | |
| 13. | Fit the return line (B) to the power steering fluid reservoir.   | |
| 14. | Fit the rubber strap (A). | |
| 15. | Fit the engine cover. | |
| 16. | Attach the upper bumper shell mountings. | |
| 17. | Fill the
        
         power steering fluid
        
        according to specification,
        
         bleed the power steering system
        
        and check for leaks. | |
| 18. | Remove the tape or other means used to prevent the steering wheel from moving. | |

 
		