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Power steering return pipe, LHD

Power steering return pipe, 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. Lift off the battery cover and disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

2. Z19


• Raise the car.

• Remove the lower engine cover.

• Lower the car to the floor.

• Detach the water hoses to the heater package at the plastic holder and bend them aside.

3. Unhook the coolant reservoir and move it to one side. Remove the brake fluid sensor connector.


4. Place a receptacle under the car.

5. Empty the power steering fluid reservoir using suitable oil draining equipment.

6. Remove the delivery pipe from the power steering unit using 89 96 803 Power steering pump hydraulic pipe spanner, 18 mm fitted to a 1/2" ratchet handle with reducer socket.


7. Remove the bolt holding the pipe to the steering gear.

8. Remove the return pipe and hose clip.


To fit


1. Put in place the return pipe.


2. Attach the power steering pipes to the steering gear.

Note

Take care not to damage the O-rings.


Tightening torque 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)

3. Fit the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir with a new hose clip.

4. Fit a new O-ring and attach the delivery pipe to the hydraulic unit and tighten it.

Tightening torque 27 Nm (20 lbf ft)

5. Z19: Fit the water hoses in the plastic holder.


6. Fit the coolant reservoir and attach the brake fluid sensor connector.


7. Z19:

• Raise the car.

• Wipe away any spilled power steering fluid.

• Fit the lower engine cover.

• Lower the car to the floor.

8. Z18: Wipe away any spilled power steering fluid.

9. Connect the negative battery cable and fit the battery cover.

10. Fill with power steering fluid and bleed the system.

Important

The EHPS system must not be run dry. Do not reuse drained fluid. Fill the hydraulic system with special fluid.


11. Check the delivery and return pipes for leaks.

12. Carry out Procedures after disconnecting the battery .