31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle, Steering And Wheel/Chassis

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Illustrations show F01/F02:

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 AND INSTALLING STEERING GEAR )
- Lower wishbone 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 wishbone
5. Track rod end
6. Track rod