31 21 180 Replacing bearings (wheel hub) for front wheel

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BRAKE DISC .

NOTE:

Check brake pads and RENEW if necessary!

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ.

Remove trailing link (2) from swivel bearing (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Trailing Link, Swivel Bearing And Nut

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Release screws (1) and remove mount.

Tightening torque 31 21 1AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Mount Screws

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Installation note:

Replace screws.

Keep threaded holes (1) clean and free from grease.

Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing and swivel bearing clean and free from grease.

Fig 3: Installing Threaded Holes To Contact Surface Of Wheel Bearing

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