Lower Control Arm replaced, alignmnet check required?

[Kris@modmynav]

Hello,

as title says, I've replaced passanger side lower control arm today,
do I need to get alignment check after that?

Thanks!

[Zulu95]

I would say yes. The alignment will cost less than a set of fronts.

[Kris@modmynav]

Thanks Zulu95!

[FSETH]

My initial thought would also be yes, but not sure. Did you go aftermarket or OEM?

[Kris@modmynav]

Originally Posted by FSETH

My initial thought would also be yes, but not sure. Did you go aftermarket or OEM?

Installed OEM Control arm, I was thinking to get aftermarket (Febi) one, but decided to go with OEM since I didn't get any feedbacks of Febi

[01 BMW_X5]

According to TIS:
A wheel/chassis alignment must be carried out after the following work:

Release of following screw/bolt connections

• Steering gear to front axle carrier
• Control arm to front axle carrier
• Support bearing to body(if centering pin is missing)

Replacement of following parts:

• Front axle carrier
• Steering gear
• Gaiter(if the tie rod end has to be screwd off)
• Control arm / rubber mount
• Support bearing(if centering pin is missing)
• Swivel bearing
• Tie rod end
• Tie rod