Lower front subframe

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
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!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... 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!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL) .
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column .

After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PLANKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TORSION STRUT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE LINE CONNECTION TO THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

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

Loosen screws (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The center of gravity of the axle support must be in the center above the special tool.

Position the special tool 2 219 012 on the front subframe with the special tools 0 495 819 (31 5 253) and 0 495 821 (31 5 255) .
Support the front subframe with the special tool 2 219 012 .

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Loosen screws (1) and (2).

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

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Lower the front subframe (1) with the special tool 2 219 012 by dimension (A) .
Dimensions (A) = maximum 15 cm

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