Remove front axle completely

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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: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

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.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL) .
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column .

After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
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 LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TOP RIGHT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOPPING REAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION ON THE LEFT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION AT THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FILLER CHANNEL OF THE WASHER SYSTEM .
Refer to PLACING THE COMBUSTION ENGINE IN THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to RELEASING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FROM THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to LOOSENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE WISHBONE, TENSION STRUT AND TIE ROD END ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE COOLANT LINES FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to RELEASING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .

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

Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
For additional information see: 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (M4 RWD MODELS, 2021-2023) or 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (M4 AWD MODELS, 2021-2023) .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The center of gravity of the axle support must be in the center above the special tool.

Align special tools 0 495 821 (31 5 255) and 0 495 819 (31 5 253) with the front subframe .

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Raise the special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251) with the special tool 2 219 012 and support the front subframe.

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

Loosen screws (1) .

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Release the screws (1) to (3) .

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Lower the front subframe (1) with the special tool 2 219 012 and remove it .

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