Sub-Frame Front, Replacing
Special tools
9995716
9995460
9512050
9997062
9997070
Note. As the graphics in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the graphics is always correct.
Scheme 188
Install lifting tool 9995716 converted with kit 9997070 . Install lifting hooks 9995460 .
Lift the engine to relieve the load on the engine pads.
Remove the front wheels.
Scheme 189
Remove the clamp for the servo pressure pipe on the sub frame.
Scheme 190
Slacken off the right lower front part of the fender liner.
Remove
- the plastic nuts on the fender liner
- the protective plate.
Bend out the fender liner.
Scheme 191
Remove both the right hand engine mounting screws. (1)
Scheme 192
Remove the splash guard under the engine.
Scheme 193
Remove the 6 screws.
Scheme 194
Lift and slide the splash guard forward.
Remove the protective plate.
Note. There is a guide sleeve on the upper mounting for the plate. This must be lifted slightly so that the panel can be slid forward.
Scheme 195
Remove
- the screw for the cable duct
- the screw for the ground lead.
Scheme 196
Remove the screw for the front engine pad.
Scheme 197
Remove
- the oil pipe for the steering gear from the snap fasteners along the sub-frame
- the screw clip for the steering gear return line
- the fuel line for the engine block heater, if applicable.
Scheme 198
Remove the two screws holding the torque rod at the transmission.
Scheme 199
Remove the anti-roll bar links from the anti-roll bar on both sides. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot is not damaged.
Scheme 200
Remove the screw for the drive shaft. Use a screwdriver as a counterhold on the brake disc.
Knock the end of the drive shaft into the hub. Use a brass drift.
Scheme 201
Disconnect the ball joint pinion from the control arm. Use tool 9997062 .
Install cap nut 7062-1 on the ball joint pinion.
Tighten the nut against the control arm.
Then turn back one turn to form a gap between the cap nut and the control arm.
Position the extractor on the control arm. Detach the ball joint from the control arm.
Scheme 202
Remove the four nuts and screws holding the steering gear to the sub-frame.
Remove the power steering line from the clips on the sub-frame.
Scheme 203
Remove
- the screw in the mounting for the front SIPS member
- the brake pipe from the snap fastener on the member
- The SIPS member.
Scheme 204
Remove the rubber mountings for the exhaust pipe.
Scheme 205
Position a lifting table under the sub-frame
Remove the following on both sides
- the screws holding the sub-frame brackets in the bodywork
- the screw for the sub-frame mounting.
Hang up the engine block heater secured on the left-hand side of the sub-frame, if applicable.
Carefully lower the sub-frame.
Note. Ensure that the brake pipe clears the exhaust pipe mounting when lowering the frame.
Note. Ensure that the steering gear screws release from the sub-frame.
Scheme 206
Transfer
- the control arms. Use new screws and new nut. Tighten the front screws. Tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten 90° . Use bevel protractor «9512050»(ref-403953-S36645634772011061000000) . Tighten the rear screw. Tighten to 105 Nm . Angle-tighten 90°
- the anti-roll bar. Tighten to 60 Nm
- the right-hand engine mounting. Tighten the screws. Tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten 60°
- the exhaust mounting bracket. Tighten to 50 Nm
- the shock absorber Tighten to 50 Nm
- lower torque rod. Tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten 90° .
Install new pipe/hose holders.
Scheme 207
Position the sub-frame on a lifting table.
Carefully lift the sub-frame.
Locate the control arms to the ball joints and the steering gear to its mountings.
HINT: Lubricate the rubber coated clamp for the servo pressure pipe on the sub-frame using a soap solution. Install the screw before raising the sub-frame completely. Do not tighten the screw more than 2 turns as the pipe must be able to slide to the correct position in the clamp while raising the sub frame.
Note. Ensure that the brake pipe at the exhaust mounting is not trapped when raising the sub frame.
Lift the sub-frame up completely.
Install the four screws in the sub-frame together with the sub-frame brackets and engine block heater, if applicable. Use new screws. Lubricate the screws.
First tighten the screws on the left side of the sub-frame. Tighten to 105 Nm . Angle tighten to 120° . Then tighten the right-hand side to the same value.
Finally tighten the screws for the brackets on both sides to 50 Nm .