Replacing front axle support (X2 2018-2023)

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Special tools required:

31 5 251

Necessary preliminary work:

Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE COMPLETE .

Removal:

Unfasten screws (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

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Release screws (1) from anti-roll bar.

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Remove anti-roll bar (1) with retaining bracket from front axle.

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If installed: Undo screw (1) of retaining clamp (2).

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Release screws (1).

Remove steering gear (2).

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Unfasten screws (1).

If installed: Remove crash lever (2) or nut plates.

Remove deformation element adapter (3) from front axle support.

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Only for right ride height sensor:

Release screw (1).

Release ride height sensor holder (2) from front axle support.

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Unfasten screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove wishbone on left and right.

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Only with gasoline engines:

Loosen the clips and cable clamp (2).

Remove purge air line (1).

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Installation:

Only with gasoline engines:

Secure the purge air line (1) to the new front axle support using the clips and the cable clamp (2).

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Place new front axle support on special tool 31 5 251 and secure with tensioning strap.

Align wishbone. Replace screw (2).

Parts: Screw

Screw in screw (2).

Do not yet tighten screw (2)!

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 12 3AZ .

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ .

Only for right ride height sensor:

Align ride height sensor holder (2) to front axle support.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 2AZ .

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If installed: Replace the nut plate (1) on the left and right.

Parts: Nut plates

Position nut plate (1) on the left and right on the front axle support.

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Align deformation element adapter (3) to front axle support.

If installed: Position crash lever (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 11 3AZ .

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CAUTION: Firewall seal (1) of the electromechanical steering gear (EPS) must always be replaced!

Remove gasket (1).

Clean surface on steering gear.

Replace gasket (1).

Parts: Seal

Stick on new gasket (1).

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CAUTION: The bore holes for the steering gear connection in the front axle support are made without thread.
It is mandatory to use new self-tapping screws!

Position the steering gear (2).

Replace screws (1).

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Parts: Screws

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

If installed: Tighten screw (1) of retaining clamp.

Tightening torque 32 00 3AZ .

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Place anti-roll bar (1) with retaining bracket on front axle and align.

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Replace screws (1).

Parts: Screws

Tighten screws (1) on anti-roll bar.

Tightening torque 31 35 3AZ .

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Position heat shield (2).

Replace screws (1).

Parts: Screws

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 00 2AZ .

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Required follow-up work:

Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to CARRY OUT WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .