31 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swivel bearing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- 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 TOP LEFT WISHBONE or 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.
After installation:
- Replacement only: Perform chassis alignment check. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .