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31 11 001 Replacing Front Axle Carrier

31 11 001 Replacing Front Axle Carrier

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Secure engine in installation position
- Remove underbody protective plate
- Remove reinforcement/ plate
- If necessary, remove ride-height sensor with bracket from front axle carrier
- Remove both brackets for control arm from engine carrier
- Remove control arm from front axle carrier
- Remove power steering gear from front axle carrier and tie up

After Installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment






Support front axle carrier, release from engine carrier and carefully lower.

Remove engine mounts on both sides, if necessary with vacuum line from front axle carrier.

Take front axle carrier down and set down on a suitable surface.