31 21 090 Replacing left/right swivel bearing (M6)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove BRAKE DISC .
- Release brake hose from holders on swivel bearing and tie up brake caliper.
Do not allow brake caliper to hang from brake hose!
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 31 51 3AZ .
Pull out pulse sensor (2) from the swivel bearing.
Disengage line (1) along marked lines from holders.
IMPORTANT:
Secure swivel bearing against falling out.
Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing. See 31 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP LEFT WISHBONE (M6) or 31 12 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP RIGHT WISHBONE (M6) .
Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING
Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove LOWER WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove swivel bearing.
Installation note:
Modify both cable clips/pulse sensors (1) on swivel bearing.
Install new stud bolts (2).
- Tightening torque 31 21 3AZ .
Modify BRAKE GUARD PLATE (3).
Modify WHEEL BEARING (4).
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION and 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .