Raising the front subframe
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- Lift the front subframe using special tools 2 219 012 and 0 495 817 (31 5 251) and position it on the body.
- Replace screws (1)
to (3)
.
Parts: Screws
- Tighten the screws (3)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front subframe on front/center of body M12 Replace screws. Tightening torque 108 Nm - Tighten the screws (2)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front axle carrier to body, rear M14 Replace screws. Tightening torque 120 Nm - Tighten the screws (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Front subframe to outer body at the rear | ||
| M10 Replace screws. | Tightening torque Angle of rotation |
56 Nm 90° |
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the left and right side.
- Position the adapter on the front subframe.
- Tighten down screws (1)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Adapter, front axle support to front axle support M8x70 Tightening torque 19 Nm - Lower the special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251) with the special tool 2 219 012 and place it to the side.
Follow-up work
- Refer to ATTACHING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to SECURING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- 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 WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to SECURING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- 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 THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING COVERS AT FRONT BOTTOM ON LEFT AN RIGHT SIDES .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to TAKING ENGINE OUT OF INSTALLATION ORIENTATION .