Installing the swivel bearing
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Keep the connection between the swivel bearing and the spring strut clean and free of oil and grease.
Keep the connection between the swivel bearing and the spring strut clean and free of oil and grease.
- Spread the swivel bearing (1) with the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) .
- Align the swivel bearing (1) with the gap to the shock absorber (2) and slide it in arrow direction.
- Position the special tool 2 359 147 .
- Tighten the nut (1) and pull the shock absorber into the swivel bearing.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Special tool to the swivel bearing Tightening torque 20 Nm - Release and remove the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)
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The special tool 2 359 147 must be released only after tightening the screw connection.
- Position the holder (1) on the swivel bearing.
- Replace the bolt (2) and the nut (3).
Parts: Bolt, nut
- Insert and tighten the bolt (2). In doing so, counter support at the nut (3).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Spring strut to swivel bearing M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via screw. Tightening torque 56 Nm - Release the nuts (4) and remove the special tool 2 359 147 .
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE DISK .
- Refer to FASTENING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to FASTENING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE WISHBONE, TENSION STRUT AND TIE ROD END ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .
- Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .