7 Series E65 740i (N62TU) SAL
31 21 090
Replacing (removing and installing) left or
right swivel bearing
Special tools required:
•
31 2 200
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove brake disk
•
Remove pulse generator from swivel bearing
•
Remove control arm from swivel bearing
•
Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing
•
Remove tension strut from swivel bearing
After installation:
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Replacement only: Perform chassis alignment check
Support swivel bearing with workshop jack and a suitable
mounting.
Release nut and remove holder for brake hose, pulse generator
and if necessary brake pad sensor.
Remove screw towards front.
Spread swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200 .
Lower workshop jack and remove swivel bearing.
Installation:
Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area
clean and free from oil and grease.
Spread swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200 , align by
means of gap to web on back of spring strut and raise as far as it
will go.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 31 3AZ
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RA Replacing (removing and installing) left or right swivel bearing
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 04:52
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