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

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Fig 1: View Of Front Axle And Steering Components

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A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work: (refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD and 32 00 155 CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD ).

Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle carrier.
- Control arm to front axle carrier.
- Support bearing to body (if centering pin is missing).
- 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. Control arm.
5. Support bearing (if centering pin is missing).
6. Swivel bearing.
7. Tie rod end.
8. Tie rod.