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

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





Special tools required:
^ 31 2 240
^ 31 2 242
^ 31 2 246
^ 33 4 200
^ 33 4 205





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove front wheel

Slacken nut (1), grip with Allen key if necessary.

Tightening torque 31 12 6AZ.

Installation:





Replace self-locking nut.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove guide joint with compression strut from opening in swivel bearing.

Tightening torque 31 12 7AZ.

Installation:

Recondition thread in swivel bearing.

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

Replace microencapsulated screws.





Guide joint tightly seated in swivel bearing:

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

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

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

If necessary, screw nut (1) onto guide joint by a few turns.

If necessary, replace lower section 31 2 242 with lower section 31 2 246

31 2 240 Press guide joint with special tool out of compression strut.

Unscrew nut (1) and remove guide joint.

Installation:





Keep journal on guide joint and bushing in compression strut clean and free from oil and grease.

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