31 11 001 Replacing front axle support (AWD Vehicle)

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that:

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the vehicle hoist.

IMPORTANT: Before lowering/removing front axle support:

Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for raising the vehicle

In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.

Load spring strut domes with sand bags.

WARNING: Secure engine in installation position with special tool to prevent it from falling down. Refer to 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N63) , 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N55, N52T, N53) , 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N57) or 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N20) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Secure engine in installation position. Refer to 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N63) , 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N55, N52T, N53) , 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N57) or 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N20) .
Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Remove HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR .
Remove BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
Remove BOTH TENSION STRUTS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER .

IMPORTANT: Only F01/F02 N63 all-wheel drive vehicle with Dynamic Drive:
If applicable, convert/replace acoustic strut (1).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 31 10 3AZ .

Insert BLIND RIVET NUTS for the acoustic strut when installing a new front axle support.

Fig 1: Identifying Acoustic Strut

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Remove both engine mounts from front axle support
For N63
1. 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N63)
2. 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N63)
For N52T
1. 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N52T)
2. 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N52T)
For N55
1. 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N55)
2. 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N55)
For N57
1. 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N57)
2. 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N57)
For S63
1. 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (S63)
2. 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (S63)
For N20
1. 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N20)
2. 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N20)
For N55 Hybrid
1. 22 11 011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N55 HYBRID)
2. 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N55HYBRID)

Take down the front axle support and place on a suitable support.

Installation note:

Use previous front axle support as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Support

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After installation:

Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .