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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove PULSE SENSOR from swivel bearing

IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.

Remove BRAKE DISC .

Remove UPPER WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Remove TRAILING LINK FROM SWIVEL BEARING

Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Bearing Assembly

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Remove LOWER WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .

F04: Detach wheel control joint from wishbone.

Remove swivel bearing.

Installation note:

Modify WHEEL BEARING

Modify BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE/BRAKE GUARD PLATE .

Modify cable clip/pulse sensor on swivel bearing.

After installation:

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) .