31 12 026 Removing and installing/replacing guide joint in swivel bearing

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Special tools required:

31 2 310
33 4 205
33 4 200

NOTE: If the control joint is detached on the swivel bearing, the wheel alignment procedure must be carried out after assembly. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Only on right with ride height sensor: Release LINK AT WISHBONE .

Undo nut at control joint.

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Use special tool 31 2 310 to press wishbone from swivel bearing.

Installation note:

Keep pin of wheel control joint and bush of wishbone free of dirt, oil and grease.

Renew nut.

Fig 1: Pressing Wishbone From Swivel Bearing Using Special Tool (31 2 310)

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Release screws (1).

Remove guide joint from swivel bearing.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ .

Installation note:

Recondition thread in swivel bearing.

Keep guide joint and mounting in swivel bearing clean and free from oil and grease.

Renew screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Guide joint tightly seated in swivel bearing:

Attention!

The guide joint must be replaced once it has been driven out with the special tool.

33 4 205Unscrew nut and screw special tool onto guide joint.

33 4 200Drive guide joint out of swivel bearing with special tool.

Fig 3: Driving Guide Joint Out Of Swivel Bearing Using Special Tool

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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) .