33 00... Rear axle: 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:
- Swinging arm, front/rear, to rear axle carrier
- Swinging arm to integral link / wheel carrier
- Integral link to wheel carrier
- Guide arm to rear axle carrier
- Control arm to rear axle carrier
Replacement of following parts:
1. Rear axle carrier
2. Swinging arm
3. Integral link
4. Wheel carrier / ball joint
5. Control arm
6. Guide arm

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Components

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See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .