31 21 090 Replacing left/right swivel bearing (M6)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove BRAKE DISC .
Release brake hose from holders on swivel bearing and tie up brake caliper.
Do not allow brake caliper to hang from brake hose!

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 31 51 3AZ .

Pull out pulse sensor (2) from the swivel bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying Pulse Sensor Screws

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Disengage line (1) along marked lines from holders.

Fig 2: Identifying Line

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IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.

Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing . See 31 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP LEFT WISHBONE (M6) or 31 12 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP RIGHT WISHBONE (M6) .

Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING

Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing Assembly

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Remove LOWER WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove swivel bearing.

Installation note:

Modify both cable clips/pulse sensors (1) on swivel bearing.

Install new stud bolts (2).

Tightening torque 31 21 3AZ .

Modify BRAKE GUARD PLATE (3).

Modify WHEEL BEARING (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Clips/Pulse Sensors, Stud Bolts And Brake Guard Plate

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After installation:

Carry out wheel alignment procedure. Carry out wheel alignment procedure. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .