Subsequent Work
- Install front-axle carrier.
→ WM 400119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT AXLE (ALL MODELS) - section on "Installing".
- Fit universal joint at the steering spindle. Use new fastening screw!
- 2.1. Precondition: Steering wheel must be in center position.
- 2.2. Fit universal joint on the steering spindle.
Fit the universal joint on the steering spindle while paying attention to the installation position -see arrows- .
- 2.3. Fit and tighten M8 screw -arrow- on the universal joint. → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
- Install front final drive.
→ 398819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT FINAL DRIVE - section on "Installing"
- Install the filler neck.
→ 200719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FILLER NECK - TURBO - section on "Installing"
- Install fuel level sensor.
→ 201519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR - TURBO - section on "Installing"
- Fuel the vehicle.
- Connect the battery.
- Check all lines and connections for leaks.
- Install rear part of front right wheel housing liner.
→ 505619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER - section on "Installing"
- Install underbody panelling.
→ 519319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE COVER - section on "Installing"
→ 519419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR COVER - Installing
→ 519219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT COVER - section on "Installing"
- Install front wheels.
Use special tool Socket-wrench insert 300 .
→ 44051900 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL - section on "Installing"
Wheel with central bolt. Use special tools Socket-Wrench Insert 9796 and Assembly Aid 9794 .
→ 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL WITH CENTRAL BOLT - section on "Installing"
- Remove steering-wheel holder.
- Remove protective covers from the vehicle.
- Perform suspension alignment.
- Perform a test drive.