31 00 ... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle carrier
- Control arm to front axle carrier
- Support bearing to body (if centering pin is missing)
- Tie rod end to tie rod
- Replacement of following parts:
- Front axle carrier
- Steering gear
- Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
- Control arm
- Support bearing (if centering pin is missing)
- Swivel bearing
- Tie rod end
- Tie rod