31 11 001 Replacing front axle support
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WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the vehicle hoist 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.
WARNING:
Hybrid vehicles: high-voltage system - risk of serious injury or death.
- Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling hybrid cars.
IMPORTANT:
Before lowering/removing front axle support:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION 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 (safety hazard). Refer to SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N55)
,SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N63)
, SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N57)
, or SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N20 PHEV)
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
- Remove BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
- Remove BOTH TENSION STRUTS FROM FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
- Remove STEERING .
- Undo anti-roll bar from front axle support. See REMOVING ANTI-ROLL BAR (N55, N57, N20 PHEV) or REMOVING ANTI-ROLL BAR (N63) .
Take front axle support down and set down on a suitable surface.
Remount both ENGINE MOUNTS on front axle support.
Installation note:
Use previous front axle support as a template for remounting or replacing small parts.
After installation:
- Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .