REMOVING AND INSTALLING
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

Unscrew brake calipers and ABS signal
senders on left and right sides - see Gr. 34.

Important!
Check front wheel alignment after installation -
see Gr. 32.


34 11 000
34 00 000
32 00 000
34 21 000

Remove bolt.
Push up steering spindle.

Installation:
Bolt must be located in groove of the
steering shaft.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque = 19 Nm.

Installation:
Turn steering wheel and front wheels
to straight ahead position (marks on
case and steering shaft aligned).
Mount steering spindle on the steering
gear in such a manner that the clamping
slot of the universal joint is aligned
with mark on the steering gear.

Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank.
Disconnect hoses.
Insert dust caps in open connections.

Installation:
Replace seals.
Tightening torque:
M 14 = 35 Nm
M 16 = 40 Nm

Bleed power steering - see Gr. 32.


32 13 000

Unscrew holders on left and right
sides.

Installation:
S = Washer
Tightening torque =
42 Nm for 8.8 bolts
47 Nm for 9.8 bolts

Unscrew engine mounts on left and
right sides.

Installation:
Turning lock of mount must engage in
the axle carrier.

Suspend engine on Special Tool
00 0 200.
Support front axle carrier from underneath
with a garage jack.

Unscrew bolts on left and right sides.

Installation:
S = washer
Tightening torque =
42 Nm for 8.8 bolts
47 Nm for 9.8 bolts

Unscrew nuts on left and right sides.
Lower front axle slowly.

Important!
Spring struts must not be allowed to
tilt outward or sag - this could damage
the ball joints.

Installaiton:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque = 22 Nm.