Removing the complete front axle with the engine and manual transmission (rear wheel drive)

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system .
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

WARNING: 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.

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.

CAUTION: Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults .

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage due to missing motor oil .
Missing motor oil following replacement of the cylinder head or the engine can lead to damage on the valve train .

After replacing the cylinder head or the engine, do not start the engine without observing the repair notes.
It is imperative you observe the REPAIR NOTES FOR CYLINDER HEAD OR ENGINE REPLACEMENT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to SUCTIONING THE AIR CONDITIONING .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE CYLINDERS 4-6 .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTEGRATED SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) PARTIALLY .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONTROL UNIT HOLDER .
Refer to REMOVING SEALING FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BOTTOM SIDE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT BOTTOM SIDE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE 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 PARTIALLY RELEASING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TANK COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION ON THE COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
Refer to RELEASING THE GEARSHIFT RODS .
Refer to RELEASING GROUND STRAP ON TRANSMISSION .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT LINES .
Refer to RELEASING THE REFRIGERANT LINES AT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to RELEASING THE FUEL HOSE AND THE TANK VENTING LINE .
Refer to RELEASING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES FROM THE REMOTE POSITIVE TERMINAL .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to LOOSENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to RELEASING UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to RELEASING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AT THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT BRAKE HOSE AT THE HOLDER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
Refer to RELEASING THE SWIVEL BEARING AT THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT ON THE SPRING STRUT .
Refer to ADDING WEIGHT COMPENSATIONS TO VEHICLE .

Prepared lifting table