Swivel Bearing: Removal

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Remove wheel bearing. See WHEEL BEARING .
Release nut on tie rod. See Figure .
Force off steering tie rod with special tool (31 1 100/130). The special tool must be converted if it is to be used on the right tie rod. See Fig 1 .
Remove guard plate. See Fig 2 .
Remove control arm and tension strut from swivel bearing.
Pull swivel bearing downwards and remove.

Fig 1: Forcing Off Tie Rod

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Fig 2: Removing Guard Plate

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