Fasten front axle support

• Position the adapter (1)  for the front subframe (2)  on the front subframe (2)  .
• Tighten down screws (3)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Adapter, front axle support to front axle support
  M8x80	tightening torque	19 Nm

  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Improper screw length can cause component damage  .
  The use of screws of improper length can lead to component damage  .

  • Note the correct screw length.
  • Install screws that correspond to the original length.
  Fig 1: Front Axle Support Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Replace screws (1)  to (3)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle carrier to body, front
  M12x115 Replace screws.	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten down screws (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle support to center of body
  M12x90 Replace screws.	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten down screws (3)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle carrier to body, rear
  M14 Replace screws.	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

  Attaching left and right crash levers 

  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
• Replace nut (1)  .

  Parts:  Nut

• Insert screw (2)  .
• Tighten nut (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Crash lever on front subframe
  M12 Replace nut.	tightening torque	65 Nm

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• Release the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) from the front subframe (1)  and remove it.
• Lower the universal jack and place to one side.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES ON THE HOLDER .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
• Refer to FASTENING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT ON THE WHEEL GUIDE JOINT .
• Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE DOUBLE PIVOT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF BRAKE AIR DUCT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .