31 11 001 Replacing Front Axle Support
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 tasks:
- Lower front axle support. See LOWERING WITH UNIVERSAL LIFTER or LOWERING WITH SWZ00-2040 .
- Remove BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove BOTH WISHBONES FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- 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 WISHBONES .
Modify STEERING BOX .
Modify BOTH BUMPER HOLDERS .
After installation:
Wheel alignment is only necessary after replacement and/or renewal of front axle support!
To perform wheel alignment, see ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .