31 00... Front axle + steering repair work requiring subsequent wheel alignment

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle And Steering Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

• Release of following screw connections: 
  • Steering box to front axle support
  • Wheel control joint to swivel bearing
  • Track rod end to track rod
  • Support bearing on body (when centering is not available)
• Replacement of following parts: 
  1. Front axle support
  2. Steering box
  3. Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
  4. Swivel bearing
  5. Wheel guide joint
  6. Wishbone
  7. Track rod end
  8. Track rod

For alignment procedure, refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION  or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .