Necessary preliminary tasks
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- Remove WHEEL BEARING .
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 .
Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove LOWER WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove swivel bearing.