Evaluating Need For Axle Alignment, Multi-Link Suspension
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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 (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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