Fasten front axle support

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

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

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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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
M12x115 Replace screws.	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
M12x90 Replace screws.	Angle of rotation	90°

Tighten down screws (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Attaching left and right crash levers

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified 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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to INSTALLING MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE 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 ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .