31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
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A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work: See 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position or 32 00 155 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with ride-height measurement without load .
- 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