31 11 001 Replacing Front Axle Carrier

31 11 001 Replacing Front Axle Support







WARNING:
Danger 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.







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.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Lower front axle support.
- Remove both wishbones from the front axle support.
- Remove both tension struts from front axle carrier.
- Remove steering gear.







Remove front axle support from the special tool with assistance of a 2nd person and down on a suitable support.
Remove both engine mounts from front axle support

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







After installation:
- Teach in end stop software.
- Perform wheel alignment check