31 00... Front axle + steering: Perform wheel alignment after specified repair work

Fig 1: Overview Of Front Axle And Steering Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Perform wheel alignment after the following repair work:

• Release the following screw connection: 
  • Steering box to front axle support
  • Wheel control joint to wishbone
  • 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

See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD  or ALIGNMENT CHECK/RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .