Replacing wheel bearing (wheel hub) for front wheel (X2 2018-2023)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL .

Removal: 

If installed: Remove protective cap (1).

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

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• Remove BRAKE DISC .

Release screws (1).

Remove wheel bearing.

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Installation: 

Installation note: 

• Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing (1) and swivel bearing clean and free from grease.

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Replace screws (1).

Parts:  Screws

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 21 1AZ .

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• Install BRAKE DISC .

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

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Replace the collar bolt (1) including compression spring.

Parts:  Collar bolt with compression spring

Tighten the collar bolt (1) with the compression spring hand-tight.

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• Front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2) should be installed with positive interlocking (tooth in tooth position)!

Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.

Tighten the collar bolt once positive locking has been ensured.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

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Thinly grease the wheel hub in area (1).

Do not install the protective cap.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL .