31 11 001 Replacing front axle carrier (M3)

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IMPORTANT: Before removing front axle carrier:
In order to avoid damage to lifting platform, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Load spring strut domes with sand bags.

WARNING: SECURE ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION WITH SPECIAL TOOL to prevent it from falling down.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Secure ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove BOTH FRONT WHEELS
Remove FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Remove REINFORCEMENT COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE FROM STEERING GEAR
If necessary, disconnect plug connection from ride-height sensor
Remove both TENSION STRUTS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER
Remove both CONTROL ARMS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER
Remove both TIE RODS ON POWER STEERING GEAR
Disconnect plug connection on Servotronic electrohydraulic converter, remove POWER STEERING GEAR FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER and tie up
Lower FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Unscrew nut (1) and bolts (2).

Disconnect pressure line (3) from front axle carrier holder.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Line With Nuts And Bolts

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Release screws (1).

Fold holders (2) downwards and tie up.

Installation:

Fig 2: Identifying Holder Screws

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Remove connecting lead (1) for Servotronic electrohydraulic converter.

Remove both engine mounts See 2211001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) or 2211011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) (2).

Installation:

Use previous front axle carrier as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.

Fig 3: Identifying Connecting Lead And Engine Mounts

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After installation

Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT