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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle, Steering Wheel And Chassis

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- CLUBMAN

• Release of following screw/bolt connections: 
  • Steering gear to front axle carrier
  • Wheel control joint to control arm
  • 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. Swivel bearing
  5. Wheel guide joint
  6. Control arm
  7. Tie rod end
  8. Tie rod