Installing the front axle assembly

• Raise the front subframe (1) using the special tool  2 219 012  and position it on the body. Make sure that  the installed parts have free movement.

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• Replace screws (1) to (3).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Front subframe on front/center of body
  M12 Replace screws.	Tightening torque	108 Nm

• Tighten the screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Front axle carrier to body, rear
  M14 Replace screws.	Tightening torque	120 Nm

• Tighten the screws (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Front subframe to outer body at the rear
  M10 Replace screws.	Tightening torque  Angle of rotation	56 Nm 90°

  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Position the adapter on the front subframe.
• Tighten down screws (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Adapter, front axle support to front axle support
  M8x70	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Lower the special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251)  with the special tool 2 219 012 and place it to the side.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WISHBONE, TENSION STRUT AND TIE ROD END ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FILLER CHANNEL OF THE WASHER SYSTEM .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE LEFT SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE TOP RIGHT REAR PART OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOPPING REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVERS AT FRONT BOTTOM ON LEFT AN RIGHT SIDES .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .