Evaluating Need For Axle Alignment, Multi-Link Suspension
A Wheel Alignment is Necessary if:
- Vehicle shows handling problems.
- There is 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 ) |
Stabilizer Bar |
|
X |
| |
|
|
Trailing Arm |
X |
|
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 ) |
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 ) |
Subframe |
X |
|
| Suspension Strut |
|
X |
Coil Spring |
|
X |
| Stabilizer Bar |
|
X (refer to ) |
Shock Absorber |
|
X |
| |
|
|
Stabilizer Bar |
|
X |
| |
|
|
Trailing Arm |
X |
|