Install front axle differential

• Check that the O-ring (1)  is correctly positioned and not damaged. If applicable, correct or replace the O-ring (1)  .
• Coat the O-ring (1)  with front axle transmission oil.

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• Position front axle differential (4)  .
• Make sure installation locations of marked screws are correct.

Screw (1)  : M12x105

Screws (2)  : M12x55

Screw (3)  : M12x55 or  M12x105

• Tighten the screws (1)  to (3)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING CABLES ON VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
• Refer to CHECK/ADD FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
• Refer to US VERSION ONLY: INSTALLING HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT BELOW THE RADIATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT .
• Refer to REMOVING ENGINE BRIDGE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING BRIDGE IN AN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION WITH A GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER .
• Installing conduit on bank 2

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  • Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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  • Position the wiring harness.
  • Tighten down screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Cable duct
    M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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  • Position the conduit (2).
  • Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES
  
  

  Cable duct
  M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Installing the cover panel of the master DME control unit.

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  • Position the cover of the master DME control unit (1)
  • Engage the cover panel of the master DME control unit (1) downwards with the clamps (2) and the guide pins (3) in the carrier plate of the DME.
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to FASTENING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAL FOR THE HOOD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Installing the rear right engine compartment cover.

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  Remove the battery cover  .

  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
  • Remove the special tool 2 452 007  from the battery.

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  • Install the cover (2).
  • Lock the lock (1).
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
• Refer to CHECKING THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
• Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .