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31 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swivel bearing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Anchor Plate/Brake Guard Plate
G08577406Courtesy 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.

After installation: