Removing Rear Front-Axle Support

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Fig 1: Mounting For Rear Front-Axle Support

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Mounting for subframe
Mounting for steering (screws do not have to be loosened in order to remove the front-axle support)
Mounting for front crash support
Mounting for body
Mounting for rear crash support

Loosen rear part of wheel housing liner -1- at the front on both sides.
Remove struts -2- on both sides.

Fig 2: Removing Struts
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Unscrew and remove fastening screws for front-axle support -arrows- from the outside in.

Fig 3: Fastening Screws For Rear Front-Axle Support
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Remove front-axle support.
Information

PDCC chassis:
- Steel flexi-pipes are particularly sensitive to kinking and crushing.
- Treat the steel flexi-pipes with great care when securing the anti-roll bar.
- Make sure that the steel flexi-pipes are not subject to any mechanical loads during the following operations.
Tie anti-roll bar -1- to the body using a suitable piece of wire -2- to prevent any load on the steel flexi-pipes.

Fig 4: Securing Anti-Roll Bar
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