Installing the complete front axle with the engine and manual transmission (rear wheel drive)
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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 .
- Position the lifting table (1)
with the engine under the vehicle.
The marks made during removal (arrows) on the workshop floor are used as positioning aid.
- Position the lifting table (1)
with the engine under the vehicle.
The marks made during removal (arrows) on the workshop floor are used as positioning aid.
CAUTION: Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Raise the lifting table (1)
in arrow direction
and pay attention to the free movement
of all components.
- Keep special tool 2 414 636
at hand.
- Spread the swivel bearing (1) in arrow direction with the special tool 2 414 636 .
- Feed in the swivel bearing (1) at the spring strut (2) and position it correctly.
- Remove the special tool 2 414 636
.
- Spread the swivel bearing (1) with the special tool 2 414 636 in arrow direction .
- Feed in the swivel bearing (1) at the spring strut (2) and position it correctly.
- Remove the special tool 2 414 636
.
- Make sure that the installation position of the spring strut (1)
and the swivel bearing (2)
in the marked area (3)
is correct.
- Tighten the screw (1)
on the front outer rear left
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front subframe to outer body at the rear M10 Replace screws. Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten the screw (2)
on the front subframe (3)
on the inner rear left
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front axle carrier to body, rear M14 Replace screws. Tightening torque 120 Nm - Tighten the screw (1)
on the front subframe (3)
on the outer right rear
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front subframe to outer body at the rear M10 Replace screws. Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten the screw (2)
on the front subframe (3) on the inner right rear
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front axle carrier to body, rear M14 Replace screws. Tightening torque 120 Nm - Tighten the screw (1)
on the front subframe (2) on the right front
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front subframe on front/center of body M12 Replace screws. Tightening torque 108 Nm - Tighten the screw (1)
on the front subframe (2) on the left front
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front subframe on front/center of body M12 Replace screws. Tightening torque 108 Nm - Tighten the screws (1)
on the front subframe (2) at the left front
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Adapter, front axle support to front axle support M8x70 Tightening torque 19 Nm - Tighten the screws (1)
on the front subframe (2) at the right front
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Adapter, front axle support to front axle support M8x70 Tightening torque 19 Nm - Release the lug bolts (2) at the left front .
- Release the adjustment screw (3) and feed out the mount (1) and set aside.
- Release the lug bolts (2) at the right front .
- Release the adjustment screw (3) and feed out the mount (1) and set aside.
- Slowly lower the lifting table and set aside.
- Tighten the screw (1)
on the front subframe (2) at the left center
with a commercially available tool (3)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front subframe on front/center of body M12 Replace screws. Tightening torque 108 Nm - Tighten the screw (1) on the front subframe (2) at the right center with a commercially available tool (3) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Front subframe on front/center of body | ||
| M12 Replace screws. | Tightening torque | 108 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to REMOVING THE WEIGHT COMPENSATIONS FROM THE VEHICLE .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING ONTO THE SPRING STRUT .
- Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to SECURING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE BRAKE HOSES ON THE HOLDER AT THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to SECURING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER .
- Refer to SECURING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to SECURING THE GEARSHIFT RODS .
- Refer to SECURING GROUND STRAP ON TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to FASTENING THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER .
- Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
- Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTERMEDIATE PIPE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINES FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to SECURING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE RADIATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to SECURING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES AT THE AUXILIARY TERMINAL FOR JUMP STARTING .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE REFRIGERANT LINES TO THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
- Refer to SECURING THE COOLANT LINES .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE FUEL HOSE AND THE TANK VENTING LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONTROL UNIT HOLDER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 4-6 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING CONDITIONING .
- Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to CHECKING/ADDING TO THE OIL LEVEL IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (GS6L55TZ) .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
- Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
- Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
- Refer to CHECKING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTTOM FRONT COVER FROM THE SIDE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .