33 00... Rear axle repair work requiring subsequent wheel alignment

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier Related Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

• Release of following screw/bolt connections: 
  • Bearing block to trailing arm/body
  • Upper control arm to trailing arm
  • Lower control arm to trailing arm
• Replacement of following parts: 

1. Rear axle carrier
2. Lower control arm
3. Trailing arm/rubber mount/bearing block
4. Upper control arm

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) .