31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work

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

Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle carrier
- Lower wishbone to front axle support
- Track rod end to track rod
Replacement of following parts:
1. Front axle support
2. Steering gear
3. Swivel bearing
4. Track rod end
5. Lower control arm/rubber mount
6. Track rod
7. Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Support, Steering Gear, Swivel Bearing, Lower Control Arm / Rubber Mount And Track Rod

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

See WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .