31 21 088 Removing and installing left or right swivel bearing (All-Wheel Drive vehicle): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .

Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.

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Fig 1: Identifying Collar Bolt

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Installation note:

Replace collar bolt (1) and compression spring (2).
Pay attention to direction of installation of compression spring!
Keep collar bolt and spur gearing of bearing/output shaft clean and free of grease.

IMPORTANT: See INSTALLATION NOTE ON SPUR GEAR.

Fig 2: Identifying Collar Bolt And Compression Spring

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IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.

Remove BRAKE DISC .
Expose brake hose and cable on swivel bearing.
REMOVE pulse sensor from swivel bearing.
REMOVE lower control arm from swivel bearing.
REMOVE trailing link from swivel bearing
REMOVE track rod end from swivel bearing.
Remove upper control arm from swivel bearing. See TOP LEFT CONTROL ARM or TOP RIGHT CONTROL ARM .

Fig 3: Identifying Front Wheel Hub
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Remove swivel bearing.

IMPORTANT: Note on installation for spur gearing must be observed without fail!