31 12 026 Removing and Installing/Replacing Guide Joint In Swivel Bearing

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





Note:
If the control joint is detached on the swivel bearing, the wheel alignment procedure must be carried out after assembly.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ 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.

Replace nut.





Release screws (1).

Remove control joint from recess in swivel bearing.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ

Installation note:
Recondition thread in swivel bearing.

Keep control joint and opening in swivel bearing clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace screws.





Control joint tightly seated in swivel bearing:

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

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

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





After installation:
^ Carry out wheel alignment procedure.