Need For Axle Alignment, Evaluating
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A Wheel Alignment Is Necessary If:
- Vehicle shows handling problems.
- There is an accident damage and components were replaced.
- Axle components have been removed or replaced.
- Tire wear patterns are uneven.
Components Replaced
| Front Axle Component Replaced | Wheel Alignment Check Required | Rear Axle Component Replaced | Wheel Alignment Check Required | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | ||||
| Lower Control Arm | X | Lower Transverse Link | X | ||||
| Bonded rubber bushings for control arm | X | Upper Transverse Link | X | ||||
| Wheel Bearing Housing | X | Tie Rod | X | ||||
| Tie rod/tie rod end | X | Wheel Bearing Housing | X | ||||
| Steering Gear | X | Subframe | X | ||||
| Subframe | X | Coil Spring | X | ||||
| Suspension Strut | X | Shock Absorber | X | ||||
| Stabilizer Bar | X (refer to (1)) | Stabilizer Bar | X | ||||
| Trailing Arm | X | ||||||
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Components Removed and Installed
| Components of Front Axle Removed and Installed | Wheel Alignment Check Required | Components of Rear Axle Removed and Installed | Wheel Alignment Check Required | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | ||||
| Lower Control Arm | X (refer to (1)) | Lower Transverse Link | X | ||||
| Wheel Bearing Housing | X | Upper Transverse Link | X | ||||
| Tie rod/tie rod end | X | Tie Rod | X | ||||
| Steering Gear | X | Wheel Bearing Housing | X | ||||
| Subframe | X (refer to (1)) | Subframe | X | ||||
| Suspension Strut | X | Coil Spring | X | ||||
| Stabilizer Bar | X (refer to (1)) | Shock Absorber | X | ||||
| Stabilizer Bar | X | ||||||
| Trailing Arm | X | ||||||
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