Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check (M5 2018-2022)
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Illustration shows rear-wheel drive:
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
- When releasing the following screw connections:
- Steering box to front axle support
- Lower wishbone to front axle carrier
- Tie rod end to tie rod
- When replacing the following parts:
- Front axle carrier
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Lower wishbone
- Tie rod end
- Tie rod