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

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Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Camber arm to rear axle carrier/wheel carrier
- Trailing arm to rear axle carrier/wheel carrier
- Guide arm to rear axle carrier
- Toe arm to rear axle carrier/wheel carrier
- Control arm to rear axle carrier
Replacement of following parts:
1. Rear axle carrier
2. Camber arm/rubber mount/ball joint
3. Trailing arm/rubber mount
4. Guide arm
5. Wheel carrier/rubber mount/ball joint
6. Toe arm
7. Control arm

See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier And Related Components

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