31 11 001 Replacing front axle support
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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:
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.
IMPORTANT:
Before lowering/removing front axle support:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Load spring strut domes with sand bags.
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, 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 lead from battery.
- Remove BOTH WISHBONES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Remove BOTH TENSION STRUTS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
- Remove BOTH TRACK RODS AT THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Remove the ANTI-ROLL LINK AT THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT and protect from falling.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Remove both engine mounts from front axle carrier. See 2211 ENGINE MOUNTING .
Remove steering box . See 32 13 572 REPLACE ELECTRICAL STEERING GEAR (EPS) (N20/N47) , 32 13 572 REPLACE ELECTRICAL STEERING BOX (EPS) (N52/N55/N57) or 32 13 572 REPLACE ELECTRICAL STEERING GEAR (EPS) (N20/N47) .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Take the front axle support off the special tool with a helper and set onto a suitable support.
Installation note:
Use previous front axle support as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.
After installation: