31 21 088 Removing and installing left or right swivel bearing: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .

Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Collar Bolt

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Installation note:

Replace collar bolt (1) and compression spring (2).
Pay attention to direction of installation of compression spring!
Keep collar bolt and spur gearing of bearing/output shaft clean and free of grease.

Fig 2: Identifying Collar Bolt And Compression Spring
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IMPORTANT: See "installation note" on SPUR GEAR .

IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.

Remove BRAKE DISC .
Expose brake hose and cable on swivel bearing.
Remove PULSE SENSOR FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Fig 3: Identifying Swivel Bearing
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Remove LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove upper control arm from swivel bearing. See REMOVING TOP LEFT CONTROL ARM or REMOVING TOP RIGHT CONTROL ARM .

Remove swivel bearing.