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:

Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle support (with identification no alignment check required). See REMOVING/INSTALLING STEERING GEAR or REMOVING/INSTALLING STEERING GEAR (ACTIVE FRONT STEERING) .
- Lower control arm to front axle support
- Track rod end to track rod
Replacement of following parts:
1. Front axle support
2. Steering gear
3. Swivel bearing
4. Lower control arm
5. Track rod end
6. Track rod

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Support, Steering Gear, Swivel Bearing, Lower Control Arm And Track Rod

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