32 13... Fitting Repair Kit For FCD Coupling

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

32 1 021
32 1 022
32 1 023

Remove FCD coupling. Refer to 32 13... NOTES ON REMOVING/INSTALLING FCD CLUTCHES .

Only following parts can be replaced on coupling head:

IMPORTANT: Support ring and O-ring must not be mixed up! Always fit repair kit for FCD coupling completely.

Fig 1: FCD Coupling Dirt Seal, Support Ring And O-Ring

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Press in special tool 32 1 023 as far as it will go in connecting piece on hydraulic steering gear. Then pull out again.

Fig 2: Special Tool (32 1 023) And Installation Direction

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Remove spring ring (1) from special tool 32 1 023.

Fig 3: Spring Ring And Special Tool (32 1 023)

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Lay new spring ring (1) in special tool 32 1 021.

Using special tool 32 1 022, press spring ring (1) into connection. In so doing, press through special tool as far as it will go.

Installation:

Bore hole in special tool 32 1 021 is conical. Special tool must rest with stepped side securely on connection of hydraulic steering gear.

Fig 4: Spring Ring, Special Tools (32 1 022), (32 1 021) And Installation Direction

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