33 00... Rear axle: perform wheel alignment after the following repair work

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Perform wheel alignment after the following repair work:

• Release the following screw connection: 
  • Trailing arm holder to body
  • Upper wishbone to rear axle carrier
  • Bottom wishbone at the rear axle support/trailing arm
• Replacement of following parts: 
  1. Rear axle support
  2. Upper wishbone
  3. Lower wishbone
  4. Trailing arm/trailing arm holder/rubber mount

Refer to CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD :