Installing and securing the front subframe

Install front axle support 

Do not damage the steering gear 

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

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• Position the front subframe (1)  with the universal jack under the vehicle.
• Position the front subframe (1)  on the adapter (2)  for the front subframe (1)  .

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• Carefully raise the front axle support with the universal jack 0 490 133 (00 2 030) and position on the body.

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Fasten front axle support 

Securing the front axle support adapter on the front axle support on the right and left 

• Position the adapter (1)  for the front subframe (2)  on the front subframe (2)  .
• Tighten down screws (3)  .

Adapter, front axle support to front axle support
M8x80	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Attaching left and right crash levers 

• Replace nut (1)  .

  Parts:  Nut

• Insert screw (2)  .
• Tighten nut (1)  .

Crash lever on front subframe
M12 Replace nut.	tightening torque	65 Nm

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• Replace screws (1)  to (3)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1)  .

Front axle carrier to body, front
M12x115 Replace screws.	Joining torque	100 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten down screws (2)  .

Front axle support to center of body
M12x90 Replace screws.	Joining torque	100 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten down screws (3)  .

Front axle carrier to body, rear
M14 Replace screws.	Joining torque	100 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

• If necessary, remove the special tool (tensioning strap) 0 496 080 (33 5 206).
• Lower the universal jack 0 490 133 (00 2 030) and place to one side.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT TENSION STRUTS ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to FASTENING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES TO THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECTING THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
• Refer to SECURING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS TO THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COMBUSTION ENGINE FROM THE MOUNTING ORIENTATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANELS ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .