Unscrew the bolts on the front axle support
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure specific weight compensation on the vehicle.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PLANKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE SEALING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FOR THE HOOD .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
- Refer to REMOVING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL DEVICE .
- Refer to REPLACING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
- Refer to REMOVING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
- Refer to REMOVING EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- Refer to REMOVING CONDUIT FROM BANK 1 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE CYLINDER BANK 2 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING BRIDGE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
- Refer to PUTTING THE ENGINE INTO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT CRASH LEVER .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING CABLE FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING UNIVERSAL JOINT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
- Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF SWIVEL BEARING AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Securing engine to the installation position.
- For additional information see: SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.