Remove front axle carrier

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

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Securing engine to the installation position.
For additional information see: 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: 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 specific weight compensation on the vehicle.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT COVER .
Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PLANKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to RELEASING THE COOLANT LINE .
Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTION AT RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR AT FRONT .
Refer to LOOSENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT (TRAILING LINK) ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE CONTROL ARM BELOW ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to POSITIONING THE SPECIAL TOOL ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .

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

Loosen screws (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) to (4) .

Fig 1: Front Axle Carrier Screws Loosening Sequence
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Carefully lower and remove the front subframe using special tool 2 219 012 .

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