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Front Subframe: Service and Repair

31 11 001 - Replacing front axle support

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Remove front wheels See: Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel

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Remove bumper bracket See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Bracket/Service and Repair/Removing and
Installing/Replacing Bumper Bracket

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Remove underbody protection See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair

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Remove stabilizer link See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Axle/Removing and Installing/Replacing Push Rod (Stabilizer Link) for
Left/Right Stabilizer from stabilizer

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Remove tie rods See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and Repair from swivel bearing

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Remove control arm See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Axle/Removing and Installing Left or Right Control Arm from swivel bearing

After completing work, carry out electronic wheel alignment check.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ See: Steering/Specifications/Pump and Oil Supply.

Release nut (2) and remove bracket from supply reservoir. 

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ See: Steering/Specifications/Pump and Oil Supply.

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