Installing the wheel bearing
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- Keep contact surfaces (1) of swivel bearing (2) and wheel bearing (3) clean and free from oil and grease.
- Position wheel bearing (2) on the swivel bearing (3).
- Turn swivel bearing to the left.
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Screw in screws (1).
Do not tighten the screws (1) yet!
- Turn swivel bearing to the right.
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten down screws (1).
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° | |
- Turn swivel bearing to the left.
- Tighten down screws (1).
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° | |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE DISC .
- Refer to SECURING THE BRAKE CALIPER .
- Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .