31 00 ... Front axle + steering (AWD): Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must be Carried Out after the Following Work

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Carrier, Steering Gear, Control Arm And Support Bearing

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A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:. See 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE

Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle carrier
- Control arm to front axle carrier
- Compression strut to front axle carrier
- Support bearing to body (if centering pin is missing)
- 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. Control arm
5. Support bearing (if centering pin is missing)
6. Swivel bearing
7. Compression strut or compression strut rubber mount
8. Tie rod end
9. Tie rod