Removing/installing front wheel bearing (BMW F650GS)
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Remove front wheel.

Note:
- To facilitate removal or installation, heat the bearing seat to 100°C (212°F).
- To avoid damaging the wheel hub, use support ring, BMW # 36 6 651.
Removing left-hand wheel bearing
Remove wheel bearing (4) with counter-support, BMW # 00 8 572, internal puller, BMW # 00 8 571, and support ring, BMW # 36 6 651.
Remove spacer sleeve (3).
Removing right-hand wheel bearing
Lever out shaft sealing ring (1) with screwdriver.
Remove bearing (2) with counter-support, BMW # 00 8 572, internal puller, BMW # 00 8 571, and support ring, BMW # 36 6 651.
Installing wheel bearings
Clean the bearing seats.
Drive in the left-hand wheel bearing with drift, BMW # 36 6 600.
Install the spacer bushing.
Drive in the right-hand wheel bearing with drift, BMW # 36 6 600, until seated, making sure that the load is supported only on the left-hand wheel bearing.
Note: The left-hand bearing must be seated on the stop in the wheel hub. The spacer sleeve between the two bearings should have no more than minimal axial clearance, if any.
Drive in the new shaft sealing ring with a drift, BMW # 36 6 600.
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Check the ABS sensor gap and adjust if necessary. See Group 34.
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