31 00... Front Axle + Steering: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After The Following Work
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work: (See CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE , KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION , and KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT 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:
- Front axle carrier
- Steering gear
- Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
- Control arm
- Support bearing (if centering pin is missing)
- Swivel bearing
- Tie rod end
- Tie rod