Vehicles before change point in 1982
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT AXLE
Remove and install front wheels 36 10 340.
Detach bracket at spring strut.
Installation: Check front wheel alignment
32 00 034.


Siehe auch 36 10 300
Siehe auch 32 00 034
63031011 - click to zoom
 
Detach and tie up caliper.
Cables and brake lines remain connected.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).


Siehe auch ¹) See Specifications
63031012 - click to zoom
 
Remove bolt (1).
Slide up connecting flange with steering column.
Drain oil¹).
Detach hoses (2 and 3) at steering gear.
Plug openings with dust caps.
Installation: Steering wheel and front wheels
pointed straight ahead. Marks on box and
steering shaft must align.
Make sure bolt (1) is in locking groove of
steering shaft.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque¹).
Bleed power steering 32 13 006.


Siehe auch ¹) See Specifications
Siehe auch 32 13 006
63032021 - click to zoom
 
Detach left engine mount.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).
Make sure shoulder (1) of engine mount engages
in proper opening.


Siehe auch ¹) See Specifications
53031011 - click to zoom
 
Detach right engine mount.
Also detach clamp for oil hoses on models with
an automatic transmission.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).
Make sure shoulder (1) of engine mount engages
in proper opening.


Siehe auch ¹) See Specifications
53031012 - click to zoom
 
Unscrew bolts and remove heat shield.

53031013 - click to zoom
 
Detach spring strut bracket at wheel house.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).


Siehe auch ¹) See Specifications
63031016 - click to zoom
 
Suspend engine from hoist with Special Tool
11 0 020.

73031079 - click to zoom
 
Support front axle carrier with a floor jack.

63031018 - click to zoom
 
Detach left end of front axle carrier at frame
member.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).


Siehe auch ¹) See Specifications
63031019 - click to zoom
 
Detach right end of front axle carrier at frame
member and lower assembly.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).


Siehe auch ¹) See Specifications
63031020 - click to zoom
 
Vehicles after change point in 1982
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Remove and install front wheels 36 10 300.
Remove splash guard.
Note:
Check front axle alignment with optical tester after installation 32 00 034.


Siehe auch 36 10 300
Siehe auch 32 00 034
 
Disconnect and tie down left and right brake calipers.
Brake lines remain connected.
Installation:
Tightening torque*.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Group 34
2031002 - click to zoom
 
Left side:
Pull plug out of clamp and rubber grommet out of bracket.
Disconnect ground wire.

2031003 - click to zoom
 
Remove Anti-lock sensor

2834063 - click to zoom
 
Remove cotter pin and unscrew castle nut.
Press off tie rod on steering drop arm with Special Tool 32 2 040.
Installation:
Tightening torque*.
Lock castle nut with cotter pin.
On new type replace selflocking nut.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Group 31/32
2031006 - click to zoom
 
Unscrew steering gear mounting bolts (hold on nuts).
1 = Washer
2 = Washer (both sides)
Tie down steering gear with a piece of wire.
Lines remain connected.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque*.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Group 31/32
2831021 - click to zoom
 
Unscrew bolts (4 and 5) on left and right sides.
3 = Washer (both sides)
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque* with car in normal position*.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Group 31/32
2831037 - click to zoom
 
Disconnect push rods on left and right sides.
Hold on ball joint with a fork wrench.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque*.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Group 31/32
2031041 - click to zoom
 
Unscrew engine mounts at bottom left and right.
Loosen engine mount at top right.
Installation:
Check for correct installed position.
Turning lock of mount is located in bore (1).
Tightening torque*.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Gr. 11/31
2831044 - click to zoom
 
Support spring strut shock absorbers.
Unscrew left and right mounts in wheel houses.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque*.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Gr. 11/31
2831022 - click to zoom
 
Attach Special Tool 00 0 200 on engine.
Use chain and hooks of Special Tool 11 0 020.

3231009 - click to zoom
 
Place garage jack underneath front axle carrier.
Unscrew engine carrier bolt (1) and lower front axle slowly.
Caution!
Spring struts must not be allowed to fall out or sag - ball joints would be damaged.
Installation:
Install bolts with washers (2).
Tightening torque*.


Siehe auch * See Specifications of Gr. 31
2831023 - click to zoom