Remove front axle differential
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 there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSIONS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT FROM THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE VACUUM HOSE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTING ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
- Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: RELEASING LINE FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSORS .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
- 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 THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
- Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to RELEASING THE ACOUSTIC COVER OF THE OIL SUMP .
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.
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Mark installation locations of screws (1)
to (3)
.
These screws are installed:
Screw (1) : M12x105
Screws (2) : M12x55
Screw (3) : M12x55 or M12x105
- Loosen screws (1) to (3) .
- Remove front axle differential (4) .