Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work (530i 2017-2022, 530i xDrive 2017-2022, 530e PHEV 2018-2022, 530e xDrive PHEV 2018-2022, 540i 2017-2022, 540i xDrive 2017-2022, M550i xDrive 2018-2022)
Illustration shows rear-wheel drive:
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
- Release the following screw connections:
- Steering box to front axle support
- Lower wishbone to front axle carrier
- Tie rod end to tie rod
- Replace the following parts:
- Front axle carrier
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Lower wishbone
- Tie rod end
- Tie rod