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Installation position of intake hose and pressure line at vane pump
– Install intake hose -1- so that the marking -2- on it and marking
-3- on support -4- align.
Vane Pump, Removing and Installing:
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Wrench - Pin Type - 3212-
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAS5024A-
♦ Hydraulic Fluid
General Information
Vane pump is not designed to be serviced. If there are customer
complaints, the cause must be determined using a pressure and
leak test. If there is a malfunction, replace the vane pump.
♦ If fluid is low in reservoir, always check steering system for
leaks.
♦ If there are leaks in the area of the line connections, the lines/
connections must first be inspected for leaks, tightened as
necessary and wiped dry.
♦ Pump is delivered without oil. Therefore, Hydraulic Oil must be
filled before installation and turned by hand. Otherwise, noises
when driving or damage to pump may occur.
Removing
– With vehicles with air suspension, place vehicle on hoist, refer
to ⇒ “4 Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels”, page 10 .
– Only remove front noise insulation -1-.
– Extract hydraulic oil from reservoir using Used Oil Collection
And Extraction Unit - SMN372500- .
– Mark ribbed belt running direction
– Remove ribbed belt ⇒ Rep. Gr. 13 .
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
344 Rep. Gr.48 - Steering