Remove front axle carrier

Preliminary work 

• Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT FROM THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to LOOSENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to RELEASING THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to LOOSENING THE TENSION STRUT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to RELEASING THE BOTTOM WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .

If installed on left: Remove spray guard 

• Loosen screw (1) from spray guard.

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• Loosen screws (1) from spray guard (2).

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• Leave the spray guard (1) loose on output shaft (2).

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  Preparing the special tool 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  In a profile rail pair, two profile rails are connected to one another by gearing.
• Position the special tool fully on special tool 0 490 133 (00 2 030)  with the help of a support person.
• Insert special tools 0 495 821 (31 5 255)  in telescopic supports of a profile rail pair.
• Insert special tools 0 495 819 (31 5 253)  in telescopic supports of other profile rail pair.

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• Align special tools 0 495 819 (31 5 253)  and 0 495 821 (31 5 255)  to front axle support.
• Support the front axle support by operating the special tool (workshop jack) 0 490 133 (00 2 030). 
• Secure the front axle using a luggage strap (1) on the special tool.

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  Unscrew the bolts on the front axle support 

  WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping.
  Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

  • Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the INSTALLATION POSITION .
  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Loosen screws (1).

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• Loosen screws (1) to (3).

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• Carefully lower the special tool 0 490 133 (00 2 030)  and remove the front axle support (1).

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