Detach and tie up caliper. Cables and brake lines remain connected. Installation: Tightening torque¹). ¹) See Specifications | |
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. ¹) See Specifications 32 13 006 | |
Detach left engine mount. Installation: Tightening torque¹). Make sure shoulder (1) of engine mount engages in proper opening. ¹) See Specifications | |
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. ¹) See Specifications | |
Unscrew bolts and remove heat shield. | |
Suspend engine from hoist with Special Tool 11 0 020. | |
Support front axle carrier with a floor jack. | |
Detach left end of front axle carrier at frame member. Installation: Tightening torque¹). ¹) See Specifications | |
Detach right end of front axle carrier at frame member and lower assembly. Installation: Tightening torque¹). ¹) See Specifications | |
Disconnect and tie down left and right brake calipers. Brake lines remain connected. Installation: Tightening torque*. * See Specifications of Group 34 | |
Left side: Pull plug out of clamp and rubber grommet out of bracket. Disconnect ground wire. | |
Remove Anti-lock sensor | |
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. * See Specifications of Group 31/32 | |
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*. * See Specifications of Group 31/32 | |
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*. * See Specifications of Group 31/32 | |
Disconnect push rods on left and right sides. Hold on ball joint with a fork wrench. Installation: Replace self-locking nuts. Tightening torque*. * See Specifications of Group 31/32 | |
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*. * See Specifications of Gr. 11/31 | |
Support spring strut shock absorbers. Unscrew left and right mounts in wheel houses. Installation: Replace self-locking nuts. Tightening torque*. * See Specifications of Gr. 11/31 | |
Attach Special Tool 00 0 200 on engine. Use chain and hooks of Special Tool 11 0 020. | |
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*. * See Specifications of Gr. 31 |