Replace the front axle support

Remove the left engine mount 

• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove engine mount.

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  Removing the right engine mount 

• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove engine mount.

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  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
• Loosen screws (2).
• Remove the heat shield (1) from the front subframe (3).

  Release all existing installed parts from the previous front subframe.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
• Loosen tensioning strap.
• Lift the front subframe (1) from the special tool.
• Replace front subframe (1).

  Parts:  front subframe

• Position the new front axle support (1) on the special tool.

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• Secure the front subframe (1) with a luggage strap.
  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
• Position the heat shield (1) on the front subframe (3).
• Tighten down screws (2).

  Fasten all existing installed parts to the new front subframe.

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Standard screw connection M6
  M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Standard screw connectionM8
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

  Installing the engine mount on the left 

• Install engine mount.
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Engine mount to front axle support
  M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

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  Installing the right engine mount 

• Install engine mount.
• Tighten the screws (1).

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