Removing the wheel bearing
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Preliminary work
- Refer to IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
- Release the spherical-collar screws (1) with the special tool 2 472 903 .
- Remove the wheel bearing (1).