31 21 090 Replacing left / right swivel bearing

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT WHEEL.
Remove PULSE SENSOR from swivel bearing.

IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.

Remove BRAKE DISC.

Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing . See 31 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP LEFT WISHBONE or 31 12 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TOP RIGHT WISHBONE .

Fig 1: Identifying Swivel Bearing

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Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING. .

Remove LOWER WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING. .

F04: Detach wheel control joint from wishbone.

Remove swivel bearing.

Installation note:

Modify WHEEL BEARING

Modify BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE/BRAKE GUARD PLATE.

Modify cable clip/pulse sensor on swivel bearing.

After installation

Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .