31 00... Front axle + steering: Wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
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Illustrations show F01/F02:
A WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle support (with identification no alignment check required. See 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR , 32 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ACTIVE FRONT STEERING HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR or 32 13 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ELECTRIC STEERING BOX (EPS) ).
- Lower wishbone to front axle support
- Track rod end to track rod
- Replacement of following parts:
- Front axle support
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Lower wishbone
- Track rod end
- Track rod