31 21 180 Replacing wheel bearing for front wheel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove BRAKE DISC .
- Check brake pad and replace if necessary!

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 21 1AZ .

Remove wheel bearing.

Installation note:

Replace screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Wheel Bearing

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Contact Surface Of Wheel And Swivel Bearing
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