Removing and installing front axle carrier — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 6Z1

• Opens: coolant

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• The electronic steering column lock control unit J764 must not be active.
• Additionally, mark position of steering wheel with felt-tip pen (2).
• If necessary, have a second mechanic aid you when removing the front axle carrier.
• Coat contact surface at top at transition between track rod ball joint and wheel bearing housing with lithium grease G052.150.A2.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle 37.1General information; Raising vehicle.
2. Remove wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner.
3. Remove underbody cover at front and centre General body repairs, exterior66Underbody cover.
4. Drain coolant 19Cooling system, coolant; Draining and filling coolant.
5. Remove water hose and water pipes below front axle carrier 19Coolant pipes; Assembly overview - coolant pipes.

6. ⚠ Observe general warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system .High voltage on high-voltage system of hybrid vehicle: risk of electric shock! For the following work sequence work on the high-voltage system is also necessary. Now, de-energise high-voltage system 93De-energising the high-voltage system. — Detach high-voltage cables in area of front axle carrier 93High-voltage cables; Overview of fitting locations - high-voltage cables. [Note: The electronic steering column lock control unit J764 must not be active.]
7. Unscrew bolts (1) from cover.
8. Remove cover (2).
9. Unscrew nut from universal joint (1).
10. Turn universal joint slightly.
11. Remove bolt (2).
12. Turn steering wheel to centre position.
13. Fix steering wheel in position using commercially available adhesive tape (1).
14. Additionally, mark position of steering wheel with felt-tip pen (2).
15. Loosen coupling rod at bottom .
16. Unscrew nut from track rod ball joint (1).
17. Take off washer (2).
18. Using ball joint puller T10187, press off track rod (3).
19. Unscrew nut (1).
20. Remove bolt (2).
21. Unscrew nut (3) from suspension link.
22. Push suspension link upwards out of wheel bearing housing. [Note: If necessary, have a second mechanic aid you when removing the front axle carrier.]
23. Unscrew bolts (1) from front axle carrier.
24. If necessary, have a second mechanic aid you when removing front axle carrier (2). [Note: Coat contact surface at top at transition between track rod ball joint and wheel bearing housing with lithium grease G052.150.A2.]

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