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 control arm from swivel bearing. See TOP LEFT CONTROL ARM or TOP RIGHT CONTROL ARM .
Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING
Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
F04: Detach wheel control joint from control arm.
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 ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .