Release the screws on the left and right front axle support
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported
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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
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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
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- 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 RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE HOOD SEALS .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
- Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PLANKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- 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 THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT FROM THE WISHBONE ON THE BOTTOM .
- Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- 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 DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
- Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
- Refer to DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
- For additional information see: SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.