BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing bearing for front wheel
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT WHEEL .
If necessary, remove visual protection cap (1).
Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Installation note:
- Renew collar bolt (1) and compression spring (2).
- Pay attention to installation position of compression spring (2).
- Keep collar bolt and spur toothing of bearing/propeller shaft clean and free of grease
- Follow installation note of the spur gearing.
Remove BRAKE DISC .
NOTE: Check brake pad and replace if necessary!
Press output shaft on swivel bearing to one side slightly and release screws (1).
Remove bearing.
Installation note:
- Replace screws.
- Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing and swivel bearing clean and free from grease.
IMPORTANT: Note on installation for spur gearing must be observed without fail!
Installation note:
- Spur gearing of bearing (1) and output shaft (2) must be installed form-fit (tooth in tooth)!
- Tighten collar bolt and compression spring by hand.
- Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.
- Once a form-fit has been ensured, tighten to final torque.
Removing and installing/replacing left or right swivel bearing
Special tools required:
31 2 230
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Detach ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK AT SPRING STRUT.
Detach PU ...
Replacing wheel bearing for front wheel
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove BRAKE DISC .
Check brake pad and replace if necessary!
Release screws (1).
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