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

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
  • Wheel control joint to control arm
  • Tie rod end to tie rod

• Replacement of following parts: 
  1. Front axle carrier
  2. Steering gear
  3. Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
  4. Swivel bearing
  5. Wheel guide joint
  6. Control arm
  7. Tie rod end
  8. Tie rod

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle + Steering Components

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For wheel/chassis alignment procedures, refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION  or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .