PRE-RELEASE
Return line, power steering
| Return line, power steering |
| Removal |
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Scrupulous cleanliness must always be observed during all work with hydraulic components. |
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Drain the power steering fluid reservoir, using oil suction equipment.
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Undo and lift aside the reservoir.
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Clean carefully around the return hose connection to the power steering fluid reservoir.
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Remove the return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
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Raise the car.
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Diesel:
Remove the lower engine cover.
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LHD:
Cut off the cable tie holding the return line to the steering gear.
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Place a receptacle under the car and remove the return hose from the steering servo.
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| Re-assembly |
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Connect the line to the steering gear.
Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft) |
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LHD:
Fasten the return line to the delivery line with two cable ties.
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Fit the clamp holding the line to the steering gear.
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Diesel:
Refit the lower engine cover.
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Lower the car and fit a cable tie around the line and the air-conditioning low pressure pipe.
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Connect and fasten the line to the power steering fluid reservoir. Ensure that the white line on the line is aligned with the arrow on the reservoir.
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Fit the steering servo reservoir.
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Fasten the return line to the suspension strut tower with a cable tie.
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| 9. |
Bleed the power steering system.
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