Install front axle support

• Secure the front axle support (1) on the special tool with a luggage strap.
• Carefully lift the special tool 0 490 133 (00 2 030)  and position the front axle support (1) on the vehicle.

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  If installed on left: Position spray guard 

• Position spray guard (1) on output shaft (2).

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  Tighten the bolts on the front axle support 

• Replace screws (1) to (3).

  Parts:  screw

• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle carrier to body, front
  M12 Replace screws.	Joining torque	108 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

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• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle support to center of body
  M12 Replace screws.	Joining torque	108 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

• Tighten down screws (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle carrier to body, rear
  M14 Replace screws.	Joining torque	108 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  screw

• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bottom bumper bracket on the front subframe.
  M8x100 Replace screws.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Remove the luggage strap (1).
• Lower the special tool 0 490 133 (00 2 030)  and put away.

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  If installed on left: Install spray guard 

• Position spray guard (2) on front axle support.
• Position screws (1).

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Splash guard on front axle support
  M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Tighten screws (1) of spray guard (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE BOTTOM WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE TENSION STRUT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECTING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED ON LEFT: INSTALLING SPRAY GUARD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .