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/Suspension And Steering Components

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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 procedure for Removing and installing steering gear .
  As performed in any of the following:
  
  - REMOVING/INSTALLING HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR ,
  
  - REMOVING/INSTALLING HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR (WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING) , or
  
  - REMOVING/INSTALLING ELECTRIC STEERING BOX (EPS)
- Lower control arm 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 control arm
5. Track rod end
6. Track rod