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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle + Steering Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Perform wheel alignment after the following repair work:

• Release of following screw/bolt connections: 
  • Steering gear to front axle support
  • Wheel control joint to control arm
  • Tie rod end to tie rod
  • Support bearing on body (when centering is not available)
• Replacement of following parts: 
  1. Front axle support
  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

Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .