33 00 ... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Components

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

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