Install front axle differential

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Check that the O-ring (1) is correctly positioned and not damaged. If applicable, correct or replace the O-ring (1) .
Coat the O-ring (1) with front axle transmission oil.

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Position front axle differential (4) .
Make sure installation locations of marked screws are correct.
Screw (1) : M12x105

Screws (2) : M12x55

Screw (3) : M12x55 or M12x105
Tighten the screws (1) to (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front axle final drive to motor oil pan
M12	tightening torque	140 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to SECURING CABLES ON VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL OF THE BEARING BRACKET .
Refer to FOR REUSING: CHECKING THE GEARING OF THE OUTPUT SHAFT AND REPLACING THE CIRCLIP .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
Refer to CHECKING/ADDING FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
Refer to US VERSION ONLY: INSTALLING HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT BELOW THE RADIATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT .
Refer to REMOVING ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING BRIDGE IN AN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION WITH A GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER .

Installing conduit on bank 2

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Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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Position the wiring harness.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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Position the conduit (2).
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Installing the cover panel of the master DME control unit.

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- Position the cover of the master DME control unit (1)
- Engage the cover panel of the master DME control unit (1) downwards with the clamps (2) and the guide pins (3) in the carrier plate of the DME.
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to FASTENING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAL FOR THE HOOD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Installing the rear right engine compartment cover.

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Remove the battery cover .

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Remove the special tool 2 452 007 from the battery.
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- Install the cover (2).
- Lock the lock (1).
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
Refer to CHECKING THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .