Installing the front axle support

When lifting the front subframe, ensure sufficient distance between the steering gear (1) and the output shaft (2) .

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Carefully raise the front axle support with the universal jack 2 219 012 and position on the body.

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Replace screws (1) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

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

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Replace screws (2) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Front axle carrier to body, rear
M14 Replace screws.	tightening torque	175 Nm

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

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

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

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Loosen tensioning strap.
Lower the universal jack 2 219 012 and place to one side.

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Install the left-hand and right-hand crash lever

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

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

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

Version A:
Position the crash lever (3) on the front subframe.

Tighten screws (1) and (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Crash lever on frame/adapter of front subframe
M14	Tightening torque	100 Nm

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Version B:
Replace the cage nut (1) .

Parts: Cage nut

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

Position the tension strut and crash lever (2) on the front subframe.
Replace the screw (1) .
Parts: Screw
Feed in screw (1) and tighten hand-tight.
The screw connection is tightened later in NORMAL POSITION .

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On version B: Install the front underbody protection (1) and the lower wheel arch covers (2) only after tightening the threaded connection of the tension strut at the front subframe.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: Tighten the screw connection of the tension strut on the left and right.

Tighten the screw (1) of the tension strut (2) on the front subframe in NORMAL POSITION only.

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Follow-up work

Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE AIR DUCT FOR THE BRAKE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE SILENCER OF THE PARKED-CAR HEATING .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUTS ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to ATTACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION TO THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to TAKING ENGINE OUT OF INSTALLATION ORIENTATION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER 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 THE LOWER 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 CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
Reconnecting all battery ground leads. Refer to DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .