Detaching and lowering the front axle support
Premium repair instructions
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- 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 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 REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
- 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.