31 10 000 Removing and installing complete front axle

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

Removal:

Release nut (1) of wishbone on left and right.

Pull out screw (2).

Release wishbone (3) from swivel bearing.

Fig 1: Wishbone, Screw And Nut

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Fig 2: Track Rod And Slacken Nut

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Slacken nut (1).

Release track rod (2) on left and right from swivel bearing.

Installation:

Secure track rods (2) to swivel bearing on left and right.

Part: Replace nut (1).

Tighten nut (1).

Fig 3: Track Rod And Slacken Nut

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Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .

Fig 4: Wishbone, Screw And Nut

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Join wishbone (3) to swivel bearing on left and right.

Part: Replace nut (2) and bolt (1).

Insert screw (2) with washer.

IMPORTANT: The washer must lie between the screw head and the swivel bearing.
Note insertion direction of bolt (2). The screw (2) is inserted from the rear in the direction of travel.

Screw on the nut (1).

Tighten screw connection.

Tightening is done via screw (2).

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Required follow-up work:

Raise (install) FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .