Installing Front-Axle Support

Information 

Risk of damage to chassis components 

• If the front-axle carrier, steering gear or front-axle support is not fitted correctly, never lower the vehicle onto its wheels! 
• Supporting the vehicle on the front-axle carrier or on the front-axle support (e.g. using a jack) is not permitted! 
• If the vehicle needs to be moved, the front-axle support must be installed beforehand using the old bolts and square nuts and must then be tightened to the specified torque without additional torque angle. 

1. Replace square nuts -1-  on front-axle carrier.

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   Square nuts on front-axle carrier

2. Install front-axle support -1-  .

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   Front-axle support

   1. 2.1 Replace screws -4 and 5-  .
   2. 2.2 Position front-axle support and fit new  screws -4 and 5-  .
   3. 2.3 Tighten the screws -4-  .

      > Initial - tightening 90 Nm (66.4 ftlb.) 

      > Final tightening + 90° 

   4. 2.4 Tighten the screws -5-  .

      > Initial - tightening 90 Nm (66.4 ftlb.) 

      > Final tightening + 135° 

   5. 2.5 Clip in electric line -2-  at the positions -3-  .
3. Install heat insulation -1-  .

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   Heat insulation

   1. 3.1 Position heat insulation -1-  .
   2. 3.2 Clip in clips -2-  .
   3. 3.3 Screw in and tighten screws on heat insulation -3-  .

      > Tightening - torque 2.5 Nm (1.75 ftlb.)