Necessary preliminary tasks
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- Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down. See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N51) , 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52K, N53) or 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N54) .
- Remove FRONT WHEELS
- Remove STABILIZER
- Only on right side: Remove front ride-height sensor with bracket from front axle carrier
- Remove BOTH COMPRESSION STRUTS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER
- Remove BOTH CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER
- Lower FRONT AXLE CARRIER
Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.
Tie up power steering gear (2).
Installation:
Replace screws and nuts.
Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .
Lower front axle carrier and take down from special tool.
Remove heat shield(s).
Remove both engine mounts. See 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N51/N52/N52K/N53) , 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N51/N52/N52K/N53) or ENGINE MOUNTING (N54) and if necessary remove with vacuum lines from front axle carrier.
Take front axle carrier down and set down on a suitable surface.
Installation:
Use previous front axle carrier as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.