33 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check after specified work

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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

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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