Removing and Installing/Replacing Guide Joint in Swivel Bearing (4WD)

31 12 026 - Removing and installing/replacing guide joint in swivel bearing (4WD)





Special tools required:
- 33 4 200 33 4 200 Tool Kit / Striker Fixture
- 33 4 205 33 4 200 Tool Kit / Striker Fixture





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheel Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
- Remove tension strut from guide joint Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Tension Strut (AWD)





Release screws (1).
If necessary, press guide joint (2) off swivel bearing with a suitable tool.

Installation:
Recondition thread in swivel bearing.
Keep recess for guide joint, bushing in tension strut and guide joint journal clean and free from grease.
Replace micro-encapsulated screws.
Tightening torque 31 12 21AZ Control Arms and Struts (Front).





Guide joint tightly seated in swivel bearing:

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

Secure special tool 33 4 205 33 4 200 Tool Kit / Striker Fixture to guide joint.

Drive guide joint out of swivel bearing with special tool 33 4 200 33 4 200 Tool Kit / Striker Fixture.