Remove swivel bearing
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Preliminary work
- Refer to THE INFORMATION ON THE CARBON CERAMIC BRAKE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WISHBONE, TENSION STRUT AND TIE ROD END FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BRAKE DISC .
- Release the screw (1), counter support at the nut (2) while doing so.
- Remove the holder (3).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Secure component against falling.
- Spread the swivel bearing (1) with the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) and detach in arrow direction from the shock absorber (2).