31 00... Front axle + steering repair work requiring subsequent wheel alignment check

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle And Steering Wheel Alignment Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:

Release the following screw connections: 

• Steering box to front axle carrier
• Lower wishbone to front axle carrier
• Track rod end to track rod

Replace the following components: 

• EPS steering box
• Front axle support
• Wishbone
• Track rod end
• Track rod
• Swivel bearing

Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION  or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .