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Necessary preliminary tasks

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IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.

Replacement only: Remove BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE/BRAKE GUARD PLATE .

Remove STABILIZER LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing  See 31 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP LEFT WISHBONE  or 31 12 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TOP RIGHT WISHBONE .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Anchor Plate/Brake Guard Plate
G08527662Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove LOWER WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove swivel bearing.