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

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Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle carrier
- Control arm to front axle carrier
- Compression strut to front axle carrier
- Support bearing to body (if centering pin is missing)
- Tie rod end to tie rod
Replacement of following parts:
1. Front axle carrier
2. Steering gear
3. Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
4. Control arm
5. Support bearing (if centering pin is missing)
6. Swivel bearing
7. Compression strut or compression strut rubber mount
8. Tie rod end
9. Tie rod

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle And Steering (AWD) Components

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