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 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:
Danger to life.
Secure engine in installation position with special tool to prevent it from falling down.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Lower front axle support.
- Remove both lower control arms from front axle carrier.
- Remove both tension struts from front axle carrier.







Remove both engine mounts from front axle support.
Take front axle support down and set down on a suitable surface.

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







After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure.