31 21 090 Replacing (Removing And Installing) Left Or Right Swivel Bearing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

31 2 200

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove brake disk . See 34 11 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS .
Remove pulse generator from swivel bearing . See 34 52 525 REPLACING ONE FRONT PULSE GENERATOR .
Remove control arm from swivel bearing . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM .
Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing . See 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
Remove tension strut from swivel bearing . See 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS .

After installation:

Replacement only: Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE .

Support swivel bearing with workshop jack and a suitable mounting.

Release nut and remove holder for brake hose, pulse generator and if necessary brake pad sensor.

Remove screw towards front.

Spread swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200.

Lower workshop jack and remove swivel bearing.

Installation:

Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area clean and free from oil and grease.

Fig 1: Removing Holder For Brake Hose, Pulse Generator And Brake Pad Sensor

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Spread swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200 , align by means of gap to web on back of spring strut and raise as far as it will go.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque. See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA

Replacement only:

Modify or if necessary replace wheel bearing. See 31 21 180 REPLACING BEARINGS (WHEEL HUB) FOR FRONT WHEEL .

Modify brake guard plate. See 34 11 250 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING A BRAKE CARRIER / BRAKE GUARD PLATE AT FRONT .