Usually the front beam of a car is removed when the beam bends or twists, as well as other defects that require beam removal.

We work together on the inspection ditch. We hang up the front part of the car and install two stands with a height of at least 700 mm under the front ends of the frame side members. Remove the wheels, shock absorbers and brake calipers of the front wheels.

Unscrewing the two bolts securing the lever to the steering knuckle on the left side
Fig. 1 — Unscrewing the lever mounting bolts

Using a 17 mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the lever to the steering knuckle on the left side of the car.

Removing the lever together with the transverse rod
Fig. 2 — Removing the lever with the transverse rod

Remove the lever together with the transverse rod. Using a 24 mm socket, unscrew the U-bolt nuts, remove the U-bolts and the spring pad (see article - How to remove, disassemble and reassemble the front spring of a Gazelle car). In the same way, disconnect the lever from the steering knuckle and remove the U-bolts on the right side of the car.

Removing the front axle
Fig. 3 — Removing the front axle

Remove the axle.

Install the front axle in the reverse order, while tightening the U-bolt nuts evenly. Lubricate the threads of the bolts securing the levers to the steering knuckle and the nuts of the U-bolts with sealant.

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