Lowering/raising front axle support (X2 2018-2023)

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Special tools required:

31 5 251
00 2 030
31 5 255
31 5 253

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that:

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered.
the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the vehicle hoist.

Attention!

Before lowering/removing front axle support:

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle

Necessary preliminary work:

Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY

Lowering:

If installed:

Release and remove nut (1).

Release nuts (2) 1 rotation. (Do not remove!)

Remove steering column driver's footwell cover (3).

NOTE: In order to provide a better view, the graphic does not show the side footwell trim.

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Side footwell trim must not be disassembled!

Attention!

If the steering shaft is separated from the steering box, this can result in damage to the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is turned!

Release screw (1).

Swivel out bottom steering shaft (2) universal joint from steering gear.

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Secure the radiator on the centering pin (1), left and right using a suitable tool (2).

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Remove FRONT WHEELS .

Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Only for rear underbody protection:

Loosen screws.

Remove cover (1).

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Only for right ride height sensor:

Disconnect connector (1).

Release cable clip (2) from deformation element adapter.

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Loosen the anti-roll bar link nut (1) on the left and right of the anti-roll bar; counter support on the Torx socket, if required.

Loosen the anti-roll bar link on the left and right from the anti-roll bar.

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Spray rubber mount (1) with lubricant and release from holder on front axle support.

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If installed:

Release plug connection (1) from front axle support (2).

Release screw (3).

Release plug connection (4) from front axle support (2).

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Release wiring harness (1) from the steering gear.

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You can reach the subsequent plug connections with your right arm through the left output shaft.

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Disconnect plug connections (1) on steering box.

Attention!

Make sure when lowering the front axle that the cables are not damaged!

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Only on right side:

Release screws (3) from washer fluid reservoir holder.

Take off holder (2).

Right and left:

Release deformation element adapter screws (1) on deformation element.

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Unlock lock retainer (1) for charge air cooler holder on left and right .

Completely remove locks (2).

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Only with gasoline engines:

Press lock (2).

Disconnect purge air line (1).

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Only with gasoline engines:

Press lock (2).

Disconnect purge air line (1).

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Release screw (2) of engine support (3) on front axle (1).

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Loosen screws (1) of wishbone rubber mount holder on left and right on body.

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Fit the special tool 31 5 251 completely onto the workshop jack 00 2 030 with an auxiliary person.

Insert special tools 31 5 255 in telescopic supports of a profile rail pair.

Insert special tools 31 5 253 in telescopic supports of other profile rail pair.

NOTE: In a profile rail pair, two profile rails are connected to one another by gearing.

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Align special tools 31 5 255 and 31 5 253 to front axle support.

Support front axle support by operating workshop jack 00 2 030 .

Attention!

The center of gravity of the front axle support must be positioned centrally over the workshop jack!

Secure front axle support with tensioning strap on special tool 31 5 251.

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Attention! Risk of damage!

When lowering and raising the front axle support, it is absolutely essential to make sure that the torsion bar (1) of the electromechanical steering gear (EPS) does not collide with the firewall in the area (2)!

Collision with the firewall may result in damage to the electromechanical steering gear (EPS)!

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Release screws in area (3) if necessary.

Release screws (1) (front axle support, rear).

Release screws (2) (front axle support, front, through eye in wishbone).

Bend the underbody panelling in area (3) to the side.

When lowering, release charge air cooler from its rubber mounts.

Lower front axle support (maximum 100 mm).

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Installation note:

Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with HELICOIL THREAD INSERTS .

Raising:

Attention!

Gasket (1) of electromechanical steering gear (EPS) must always be replaced!

Remove gasket (1).

Clean surface on steering gear.

Replace gasket (1) of firewall.

Parts: Gasket

Position new gasket and stick it on.

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Position front axle support.

Bend the underbody panelling to the side in the marked area (3).

Raise front axle support.

When raising, insert charge air cooler into its rubber mount on cross member.

Replace screws (1) and (2).

Parts: Bolts

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 11 2AZ .

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 31 11 1AZ .

Tighten screws in area (3) if necessary.

Tightening torque 51 75 1AZ .

Release tensioning strap from front axle support.

Lower the workshop jack 00 2 030 with special tool 31 5 251 and lay to one side.

Replace screws (1).

Parts: Bolts

Tighten screws (1) of wishbone rubber mount holder on left and right .

Tightening torque 31 12 4AZ .

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Tighten screw (2) of engine support (3) on front axle (1).

Tightening torque 22 11 5AZ .

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Only with gasoline engines:

Connect purge air line (1).

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Only with gasoline engines:

Connect the purge air line (1) on the vehicle underbody.

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Position the lock (2).

Unlock lock (2) retainer (1) for charge air cooler holder on left and right .

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Right and left:

Tighten deformation element adapter screws (1) on deformation element.

See TIGHTENING TORQUE .

Only on right side:

Position washer fluid reservoir holder (2) on deformation element adapter.

Tighten down screws (3).

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You can reach the subsequent plug connections with your right arm through the left output shaft.

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Connect plug connections (1) on steering gear.

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Fasten wiring harness (1) to the steering gear.

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If installed:

Position plug connection (4) on front axle support (2).

Tighten screw (3).

Fasten plug connection (1) to front axle support (2).

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Check rubber mount for damage, replace if necessary.

Parts: Rubber mount

Spray rubber mount (1) with lubricant and slide onto holder on front axle support.

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Replace nut (1).

Parts: Nut

Position left and right anti-roll bar link on anti-roll bar.

Tighten left and right nut (1).

Tightening torque 31 35 1AZ .

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Only for right ride height sensor:

Secure cable clip (2) on deformation element adapter.

Connect the connector (1).

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Only for rear underbody protection:

Position cover (1).

Tighten the screws.

Tightening torque 51 75 1AZ .

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Install FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Install front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Install FRONT WHEELS .

Remove suitable tool (2) on the centering pin (1) on left and right .

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Clean threads in universal joint to remove all remnants of screw locking agent.

Swivel universal joint (2) onto steering gear.

Replace screw (1).

Parts: Screw

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .

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If installed:

Align steering column cover (2).

Tighten cap nuts (1).

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Required follow-up work:

Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .