Front axle + steering: Perform wheel alignment after the following repair work (Cooper)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Perform either KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLEafter the following repair work: 

• Release the following screw connection: 
  • Steering box to front axle support
  • Tie rod end to tie rod
  • Wishbone to front axle support
• Replacement of following parts: 

1. Front axle carrier
2. Bellows (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
3. Steering gear
4. Swivel bearing
5. Tie rod end
6. Tie rod
7. Wishbone
8. Rubber mount with holder for wishbone