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41 11 430 Front Axle Module Replacement

Special tools required: 

WARNING: High-voltage system - mortal hazard 
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

The following body parts are required (see Electronic Parts Catalog EPC):

  1. Front axle module
  2. Outside reinforcement plate on drive module (quantity: 2)
  3. Inside reinforcement plate on drive module (quantity: 2)
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Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Material Quantity
Adhesive K1 1
Adhesive K2 2
Cleaning agent R1 1
Cleaning agent R2 1
Blind rivet N1 70
EMC screws 16
Non-woven abrasives S1  
Sealant D1 1
Spray can, black, matte 1
NOTE: Observe (REPAIR STAGE 2)  procedure!

Preliminary work needed: 

Insert special tool 2 355 218  on both sides of vehicle at front on side frame and lock.

Lift car at front using special tool 2 355 218  .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Before footwell disassembly, load vehicle or secure it with a tensioning strap (1).
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The tensioning force of the tensioning strap must be equal to or greater than 2000 daN (2 t).

Strip down vehicle.

Removal 

Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 11 3AZ .

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Roughly cut cross member (1).

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Roughly cut side member with wheel arch (1) along line (2) with RECIPROCATING SAW .

WARNING: Injury hazard!
Second person needed to hold the cut-off component.

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

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Free end of saw blade must not come into contact with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic parts.

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

Attention! 

Point flame of blowtorch only at components made from aluminum. Flame is not to contact Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic parts under any circumstances.

Heat area (1) with oxyacetylene blowtorch.

Release component with pliers as far as possible starting from the top.

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Roughly cut jacking point (1) along line (2) with RECIPROCATING SAW .

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

Free end of saw blade must not come into contact with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic parts.

Jacking point is bonded to Life module in areas (3).

Attention! 

Point flame of blowtorch only at components made from aluminum. Flame is not to contact Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic parts under any circumstances.

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Heat areas (3) with oxyacetylene blowtorch.

Release cut-off jacking point (4).

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

Jacking point (1) is bonded to Life module in area (2).

Lay cutting wire (3) around adhesive bead (1).

Disconnect the adhesive bead using WIRE HANDLES .

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

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Attention!

Risk of damage!

Saw blade must not touch Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic parts.

Cut adhesive bead (1) with RECIPROCATING SAW .

Protect bulkhead in area (2) with a PANEL  held by a second person.

View from inside/below: 

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

Saw blade must not touch Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic parts.

Second person needed for CHECKING AND PROTECTION  of non-visible areas.

Cut adhesive beads (1) from inside with reciprocating saw.

Cut adhesive bead (2) from outer side with reciprocating saw.

NOTE: In center of vehicle is a centering pin (3) that must be sawed through.
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View from inside/below: 

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

Second person needed for CHECKING AND PROTECTION  of non-visible areas.

Mark severance cut in accordance with Dimension a and cut.

Dimension (A) = 470 mm.

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

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WARNING: Injury hazard!
A suitable jack is needed to hold the separated component.

Lay cutting wire (3) around adhesive bead (1).

Feed in cutting wire at severance cut (2).

Disconnect the adhesive bead using WIRE HANDLES .

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle and remove component.

Preparation 

Mark severance cuts (1) on new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Prepare bonding surfaces on front axle module for BONDING LIFE MODULE WITH DRIVE MODULE .

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Remove a length of approx. 6 cm of adhesive bead (1) between the life module and drive module using a sabre saw.

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

Second person needed for CHECKING AND PROTECTION  of non-visible areas.

The inside reinforcement plate (2) must be easy to push in.

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

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Position front axle module with device 2 355 218  and screw on.

Screw wheel arches (1) to carrier supports.

Secure inner reinforcement plate (1) and outer reinforcement plate (2) with clamping pliers.

Drill out existing holes with Ø6.8-mm drill.

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

Remove front axle module and reinforcement plates.

Deburr all holes.

PREPARE  all bonding surfaces.

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Installation 

Apply adhesive K1 onto inner reinforcement plate (1).

Slide in inner reinforcement plate (1).

Pull reinforcement plate (1) slightly inward to prevent shearing of the adhesive on the side member (2).

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

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Apply adhesive K2 to front axle module.

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NOTE: 2 helpers are required for this work operation.

Position front axle module with device 2 355 218  and screw on.

Screw wheel arches (1) to carrier supports.

Position inner reinforcement plate (1) and outer reinforcement plate (2).

In areas (1) and (2), set 35 blind rivets N1 using blind rivet pliers 2 355 732  .

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

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After the adhesive hardens at the lugs, screw in 4 EMC SCREWS  each.

Sand repair area with NON-WOVEN ABRASIVE S1 .

Seal blind rivet heads and EMC screws with sealant D1.

After the sealant has hardened, spray paint it in the repair area in a black matte color.