Replace wheel bearings

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WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
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: RISK OF DAMAGE
Component damage caused by striking tools .
Brute force can result in component damage .

Only use those tools intended for the work.

Preliminary work

Refer to THE INFORMATION ON THE CARBON CERAMIC BRAKE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BRAKE DISC .

Release nut (1).
Release the tension strut (2) from the swivel bearing (3).

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Use the special tool 2 472 903 or 5 A47 6E6 for unscrewing and tightening the spherical-collar screws.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.

Release the spherical-collar screws (arrows) with the standard tool (1) and special tool 5 A47 6E6 .

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Standard tool: Pivoting extension 1/2 inch

Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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Swivel extension 1/2 inch

Remove the wheel bearing.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Keep the connection between the wheel bearing and the swivel bearing clean and free of oil and grease.

Replace the wheel bearing.
Parts: Wheel bearing
Clean contact surfaces (1).

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Position wheel bearing on swivel bearing.
Replace the spherical-collar screws (arrows).
Parts: Spherical-collar screw

Tighten spherical-collar screws crosswise with standard tool (1) and special tool 5 A47 6E6 .

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Standard tool: Pivoting extension 1/2 inch

Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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Swivel extension 1/2 inch

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel bearing to swivel bearing
M12 Replace spherical collar screws. Tighten the spherical-collar screws in crosswise sequence . The tightening sequence must strictly be followed and carried out on all spherical-collar screws at the same time!	Tightening torque	20 Nm
	Initial torque	140 Nm
	Unscrew all bolts .	max. 45°
	Tightening torque	120 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

Position the tension strut (2) on swivel bearing (3).
Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tension strut to swivel bearing
M14 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	175 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE DISK .
Refer to FASTENING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .