Remove front axle differential

High-voltage system. 

The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock! 

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.

• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
• NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

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: SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

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.

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: RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

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.

Preliminary work: 

• Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to REMOVING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
• Refer to DE-ENERGIZING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Refer to CHECKING THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (STARTER UNIT BATTERY) .
• Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER IN TRUNK .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM
• Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART .
• Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE
• Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL FOR THE FRONT AXLE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE
• Refer to RELEASING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to RAISING THE ENGINE WITH THE ENGINE BRIDGE
• Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to RELEASING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
• Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to RELEASING WISHBONE ON RIGHT AND LEFT FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to RELEASING THE TENSION STRUTS FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
• Refer to SUPPORT THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to SECURING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT AT THE SPECIAL TOOL .
• Refer to RELEASING AND REMOVING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to DETACHING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FROM THE OIL SUMP .
• Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .