REP-TAT-P-3110-02 Installing and securing complete front axle
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- Remove the seal (1).
- Clean surface on steering gear.
- Replace the seal (1).
Parts : Gasket
- Position seal (1) and clip it in.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Non-compliance with the regulations for installation and disassembly may damage the components. All work must be performed with vehicle care and in compliance with the regulations.
Non-compliance with the regulations for installation and disassembly may damage the components. All work must be performed with vehicle care and in compliance with the regulations.
- When lowering and lifting the front subframe, make sure that the torsion bar (1) of the electromechanical steering gear (EPS) in the area (2) does not collide with the cowl!
NOTE:
Collision with the bulkhead may result in damage to the electromechanical steering gear (EPS)!
- Position front axle support.
- Bend the undershields in the areas (3) to the side.
- Raise front axle support.
- When raising, insert charge air cooler into the rubber mount of the charge air cooler on the cross member.
- Replace screws (1) and (2).
Parts : Screws
- Tighten down screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Rear end of front axle support to body Screw M14 Replace screw. Tightening torque 175 Nm - Tighten down screws (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Front axle support, front to body M12 screw Replace screw. Tightening torque 108 Nm - Loosen the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) from the special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251) .
- Lower universal jack 0 490 133 (00 2 030)
with the special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251)
and place it to the side.NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Position track rod (2) on swivel bearing.
- Replace nut (1).
Parts : Nut
- Tighten the nut (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Tie rod end to swivel bearing M14 Replace nut. Tightening torque 175 Nm NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side. - Position wishbone (3) on swivel bearing.
- Replace screw (2) and the nut (1).
Parts : Bolt, nut
- Insert the screw (2).
- Screw in the nut (1) on the screw (2).
- Tighten down screw (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Wishbone to swivel bearing M10 Exclusively use the screw to tighten!
Replace screw and nut.tightening torque 56 Nm