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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011ALPINA B7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 39 (FRONT AXLE - REPAIR)GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION31 00... FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK
2011 BMW Alpina B7L
31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
2011 BMW Alpina B7LSECTION 31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
A WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:Β
- Steering gear to front axle support (with identification no alignment check required).
- Lower control arm to front axle support.
- Track rod end to track rod.
- Replacement of following parts:Β
- Front axle support
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Lower control arm
- Track rod end
- Track rod
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.