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Power steering return line, B284 LHD

Power steering return line, B284 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. Open the reservoir cap.

2. Raise the car.

3. Remove the front exhaust pipe flange and relieve the load on the flexible bellows using 83 95 212 Strap .


4. Remove the rear torque rod mounting from the gearbox. Use 87 92 723 Access tool to remove the upper bolt of the torque rod mounting.


5. Place a receptacle under the car. Detach the delivery line and the return line from the steering gear. Plug the lines.


6. Lower the car to the floor.

7. Remove the upper engine cover. Detach the fuel line and tank bleed line from the power steering fluid reservoir.


8. Remove the bolt of the power steering fluid reservoir.

9. Remove the return line clip.

10. Lift up the reservoir and detach the return line.


To fit


1. Position the return line.

2. Raise the car.

3. Fit the return line and delivery line to the steering gear using new O-rings.

Tightening torque 12 Nm (9 lbf ft)


4. Fit the rear torque rod mounting.

Tightening torque: 80 Nm (60 lbf ft)


5. Fit the front exhaust pipe flange.

Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)

Clean any spilled oil from the subframe.


6. Lower the car to the floor.

7. Fit the line to the power steering fluid reservoir.

8. Fit the power steering fluid reservoir.


9. Fit the return line clip.

10. Fit the fuel line and tank bleed line to the power steering fluid reservoir.

11. Fit the upper engine cover.

12. Fill the power steering fluid according to specification, bleed the power steering system and check for leaks.


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