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31 00... Front axle + steering repair work requiring subsequent wheel alignment

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Carrier Related Components
G11151006Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:

  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 (only if centering pin is missing)
  6. Swivel bearing
  7. Tie rod end
  8. Tie rod

For alignment check procedure, refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION  or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .