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Lower front axle - AR33.10-P-0101V

MODEL 171 with ENGINE 113.989, 271.944, 272.942 /963 

Illustrated on model 171.442 

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Front Axle Components - Shown On Model 171.442 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Lower Front Axle Components - Shown On Model 171.442 (2 Of 2)
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Shown on model 171.442 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
IMPORTANTInstallation  The suspension component bolts and nuts must not be tightened until the vehicle wheels are on the ground and it is in a ready to drive condition.    
1 Open engine hood   AR88.40-P-1000V
2 SPECIAL TOOL Mount engine lifting device Engines 271, 113 AR33.10-P-0100-01VA 
    Engine 272 AR33.10-P-0100-01V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
3 Raise vehicle   AR00.60-P-1000V
4 Detach lower engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105V
5 Remove underfloor paneling   AR61.30-P-1001V
6 Remove the diagonal struts (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA62.30-P-1004-01A 
7 Detach steering coupling from lower steering shaft Refer to: ↓  
    Remove/install steering coupling. AR46.10-P-8000V
8.1 Remove bolt (3) and detach oil line of power steering (2) from oil pan Engines 271, 272  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 271 *BA01.45-P-1002-01H 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 272 *BA01.45-P-1004-01M 
9 Remove bolt (6) and detach oil line of power steering (4) from front axle carrier (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 271 *BA46.30-P-1014-01D 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engines 272, 113 *BA46.30-P-1003-01F 
10.1 Detach plug from SPS [PML] solenoid valve (Y10) On vehicles with speed-sensitive power steering code 213
IMPORTANT Loosen electrical line from front axle carrier (5)
 
11 Undo bolts (7) and detach engine mount from front axle carrier (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engines 271, 272 *BA22.10-P-1006-01O 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 113 *BA22.10-P-1001-01S 
12 Support the front axle carrier (5) with a COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS telescopic transmission jack and passenger car transmission platform   AR33.10-P-0100-03V 
    Transmission platform
Transmission jack
 
13 Undo bolts (8, 9) and remove front axle carrier (5) from longitudinal member NOTES The bolts (8, 9) are self-tapping, for this reason to avoid any damage note the following:
  • Bolts (8, 9) must not be removed using an impact wrench.
  • Never retap thread in longitudinal member.
  • Replace bolts (8, 9).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.10-P-1005-01A 
14 Lower front axle carrier (5) NOTES Only lower front axle carrier (5) far enough to ensure that lines and components are not damaged!
Transmission platform
Transmission jack
 
15 Install in the reverse order    
16 Perform a wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200V
OIL PAN

Number Designation Engine 271
BA01.45-P-1002-01H Bolt, oil line of power steering to oil pan M6 Nm 10
OIL PAN

Number Designation Engine 272
BA01.45-P-1004-01M Bolt, power steering pressure line to oil pan M6 Nm 10
ENGINE SUSPENSION, ENGINE MOUNTS, ENGINE SUPPORTS

Number Designation Engine 271 in model 171 Engine 272 in model 171
BA22.10-P-1006-01O Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier Nm 35 35
ENGINE SUSPENSION, ENGINE MOUNTS, ENGINE SUPPORTS

Number Designation Engine 113.989 in model 171
BA22.10-P-1001-01S Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier Nm 35
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 171
BA33.10-P-1005-01A Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member Nm 80
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation Model 171 with engine 113 Model 171 with engine 271
BA46.30-P-1014-01D Bolt, power steering oil line to front axle carrier Nm - 9
POWER STEERING PUMP

Number Designation Engine 272 except engine 272 in model 211.054/056/087/092/254/256/287/292 Engine 113.989 in model 171
BA46.30-P-1003-01F Bolt, power steering oil line to front axle carrier Nm 9 9
CROSSMEMBER AND FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 171
BA62.30-P-1004-01A Bolt, diagonal strut Nm 60
Fig 3: Identifying Engine Lifting Fixture (240 589 00 61 00)
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