31 11 001 Replacing front axle support
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NOTE:
Replace self-tapping screws for mounting following components on front axle/engine carriers.
- Steering gear
- Bracket, control arm/retaining bar, anti-roll bar
- Bumper bracket
- Bracket, ride-height sensor
- Front axle carrier (if replacing engine carriers)
Necessary preliminary work
- Lower front axle support . See 3111506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (SPECIAL TOOL SWZ00-2040) or 3111506 Lowering/raising front axle carrier (universal lifter) .
- Remove BOTH TIE ROD ENDS FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
- Remove BOTH WISHBONES FROM SWIVEL BEARING AND FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
- Remove BOTH ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Installation note:
Use previous front axle support as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.
Modify STABILIZER .
If necessary, modify RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR .
Modify BOTH CONTROL ARMS .
Modify STEERING GEAR .
Modify BOTH BUMPER BRACKETS .
After installation
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .