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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
31 11 001 Replacing front axle support: Notes
Before removing front axle support:
In order to avoid damage to lifting platform, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Load spring strut domes with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION with special tool to prevent it from falling down.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
- Remove BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
- Remove BOTH TRAILING LINKS FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
- Remove HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR
Remove both engine mounts from front axle support. See REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT and REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT .
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.
Installation note:
Only on vehicles with ARS:
Adapt holder of ARS hydraulic line if required.
Due to a modification on axle support (1), if necessary cut off tab (2) at the mark!
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.