Section 3517 (Front Axle - Repair)
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- General
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 31... Front axle overview
- 31 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 31 00... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminum)
- 31.... Layout of spring strut shock absorber
- 31 00 Mobile table lift
- 31 00... Notes on repairing threads
- 31.... Overview of front differential/output shafts
- 00..... Raising vehicle with trolley jack
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- Front Axle Suspension
- Front Sub-Frame
- Struts With Rubber Mounts
- 31 12 007 Replacing rubber rings in both transverse links
- 31 12 003 Removing and installing / replacing top right wishbone
- 31 12 004 Removing and installing/renewing left or right lower control arm
- 31 12 043 Removing and installing/replacing complete front left or right spring strut holder
- 31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link
- 31 12 002 Removing and installing/replacing top left wishbone
- 31 12 008 Replacing rubber mounts for spring strut holder in both lower wishbones
- 31 12 138 Replacing rubber mounts on both trailing links
- Wheel Bearings And Stub Axle
- Spring Strut
- Spring With Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar
- Front Axle Gearbox
- Differential With Bearings
- Output Shaft
- 31 60... Notes on removing and installing Low Profile band clamps
- 31 60... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange (wheel hub) and drawing in
- 31 60 003 Removing and installing/replacing left output shaft
- 31 60 004 Removing and installing/replacing right output shaft
- 31 60 530 Replacing an output shaft gaiter (on transmission side) (output shaft removed)
- 31 51 015 Replacing shaft seal for left output shaft
- 31 51 020 Replacing shaft seal for right output shaft
- 31 60 535 Replacing two gaiters on output shaft(s) (output shaft(s) removed)