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
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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 
    1. Front axle support
    2. Steering gear
    3. Swivel bearing
    4. Lower control arm
    5. Track rod end
    6. Track rod
  • Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Support, Steering Gear, Swivel Bearing, Lower Control Arm, Track Rod And Track Rod End
    G06889531Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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