31 00... Front Axle + Steering: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After The Following Work

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Fig 1: Steering Gear, Track Rod End, Lower Wishbone And Front Axle Support

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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 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING GEAR ).
- 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. Lower wishbone.
5. Track rod end.
6. Track rod.