31 11 001 Replacing front axle support (all-wheel drive vehicle)
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WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that:
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that:
- the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the vehicle hoist.
IMPORTANT:
Before lowering/removing front axle support:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for raising the vehicle
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Load spring strut domes with sand bags.
Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for raising the vehicle
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Load spring strut domes with sand bags.
WARNING:
SECURE ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION WITH SPECIAL TOOL
to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Secure ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Remove HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR .
- Remove BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
- Remove BOTH TENSION STRUTS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
Take down the front axle support and place on a suitable support.
Installation note:
Use previous front axle support as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure. Carry out wheel alignment procedure. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .