BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Fluid Reservoir For Power Steering
Special tools required:
- 32 1 260
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.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Unscrew nuts.
Remove shims.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ.
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Fig. 92: Locating Dynamic Drive Fluid Reservoir Nuts
NOTE: Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access to plug connection and hose clamps.
If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level switch.
Unfasten hose clips.
Disconnect suction line and radiator return line from fluid reservoir.
Lift out fluid reservoir.
Installation:
Fit hose clamps with special tool 32 1 260.
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Fig. 93: Identifying Fluid Reservoir
Replacement:
If necessary, remove level switch.
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
Version with Dynamic Drive:
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation.
REPLACING SUCTION LINE FOR POWER STEERING (N62)
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.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove front underbody protection.
Remove fluid reservoir from mounting bracket/body.
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Disconnect suction line (2) from fluid reservoir.
Installation:
Markings (3) on fluid reservoir and suction line must match up.
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Fig. 94: Identifying Suction Line, Hose Clip And Marking On Fluid Reservoir
Expose suction line up to connection on vane pump.
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Detach suction line (2) from vane pump.
Installation:
Identification (P) of suction line (2) and rib (3) of vane pump must match up.
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Fig. 95: Identifying Suction Line, Rib And Hose Clip
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
REPLACING PRESSURE LINE FOR POWER STEERING (FROM VANE PUMP TO CUTTING LINE) (N62)
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 pipe connections with plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove right front wheel
- Remove front underbody protection
- Remove steering gear cover at top right.
Release banjo bolt (1) and detach pressure line (2) from vane pump.
Installation:
Align pressure line connection by way of flattened sides vertically to front axle carrier.
Tightening torque 32 41 4AZ.
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Fig. 96: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Pressure Line
Expose pressure line up to cutting line on front axle carrier.
Release nut (1) and remove pressure line (2).
Installation:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ.
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Fig. 97: Identifying Pressure Line And Nut
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
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WARNING: Danger to life!
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Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from fal
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TEACHING IN CENTRE POSITION FOR POWER STEERING (ACTIVE FRONT
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NOTE: Carry out the following procedure after disconnecting the battery
or
disconnecting electrical plug connecti
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Fig. 30: Lifting Auxiliary Brake Light
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines
during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause
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