Replacing Front Axle Carrier (AWD)

31 11 001 - Replacing front axle carrier (AWD)





Warning!
Danger to life!
Secure engine in installation position Securing Engine In Installation Position (N52, N53) to prevent it from falling down.
Danger of poisoning 00 .. ... Danger of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through the Skin if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
Risk of injury 00 .. ... Risk of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes and Skin if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

Important!
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Secure engine in installation position Securing Engine In Installation Position (N52, N53)
- Remove front wheels Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
- Remove stabilizer Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Stabilizer (AWD)
- Remove reinforcement plate Service and Repair
- Remove steering gear cover on both sides
- Remove lower steering spindle from power steering gear Removing and Installing/Replacing Steering Spindle Lower Section (AWD)
- If necessary, disconnect plug connection from EH converter and remove line from front axle carrier
- If necessary, remove ride-height sensor Replacing Front Ride-Height Sensor (AWD) with line from front axle carrier
- If necessary, unclip vacuum line for engine mount from engine support arm and disconnect
- Remove both tension struts from front axle carrier Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Tension Strut (AWD)
- Remove both control arms from front axle carrier Removing And Installing/Replacing Left or Right Control Arm (AWD)
- Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod End (AWD)
- Lower front axle carrier Lowering/Raising Front Axle Carrier (AWD) until power steering gear rests on output shaft
- Remove power steering gear Removing and Installing/Replacing Power Steering Gear (AWD)





Remove heat shield(s).
Remove both engine mounts and if necessary remove with vacuum lines from front axle carrier.
Take front axle carrier down and set down on a suitable surface.

Installation Note:
Use previous front axle carrier as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.





After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system Service and Repair
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Perform chassis alignment check
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment Adjustments