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

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle And Steering Wheel Components

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A wheel/chassis alignment check (See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD ) must be carried out after the following work:

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