31 21 180 Replacing bearings (wheel hub) for front wheel
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IMPORTANT:
There are/will be wheel bearings installed with a thread pitch of 1.5 mm or 1.25 mm (screw connection of wheel bearing on swivel bearing):
- Make sure the allocation of the wheel bearing/screws is correct!
If applicable, check the thread pitch with a thread gauge.
- Make sure that the torque allocation of the wheel bearing on the swivel bearing is correct!
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove BRAKE DISC .
NOTE:
- Check brake pads and REPLACE if necessary!
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ
Remove trailing link (2) from swivel bearing (3).
Release screws (1) and remove mount.
Tightening torque 31 21 1AZ
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.