31 11 001 Replacing front axle carrier (AWD)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Danger to life!
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Secure engine in installation position
- Remove FRONT WHEELS
- Remove STABILIZER
- Only on right side: Remove front ride-height sensor with bracket from front axle carrier
- Remove BOTH COMPRESSION STRUTS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER
- Remove BOTH CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER
- Lower FRONT AXLE CARRIER
Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.
Tie up power steering gear (2).
Installation:
Replace screws and nuts.
Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .
Lower front axle carrier and take down from special tool.
Remove heat shield(s).
Remove both engine mounts and if necessary remove with vacuum lines from front axle carrier.
Take front axle carrier down and set down on a suitable surface.
Installation:
Use previous front axle carrier as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.
After installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .
- Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .