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

2019 Mini Cooper Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic TransSECTION Front axle + steering: Perform wheel alignment after the following repair work (Cooper Convertible)
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Perform either the KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP or the 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
RENDER: 1.0x

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