When Wheel Alignment Is Necessary

Involved in an accident.
Vehicle shows handling problems.
Tire wear patterns are uneven.
Axle components were removed.

A component on the front/rear suspension was replaced:

A Component on the Front Suspension was Replaced:

Wheel Alignment Check Required

A Component on the Rear Suspension was Replaced:

Wheel Alignment Check Required

Yes

Suspension Strut

X⁽²⁾

Shock Absorbers

Transverse link/bonded rubber bushing

Coil spring

Ball joint

Wheel Bearing Housing

Subframe/bonded rubber bushing

Tie rod end

Lower transverse link

Steering Gear

Upper control arm

Subframe

Tie Rod

Stabilizer Bar

X⁽¹⁾

Trailing link

Stabilizer Bar

⁽¹⁾	If subframe was secured with Locating Pins T10096, axle alignment is not necessary.

⁽²⁾	If the location of the nuts -arrows- was marked, an axle alignment is not necessary.

Fig 1: Bolts -Arrows-

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

A component on the front/rear suspension was removed and reinstalled:

A Component on the Front Suspension was Removed and Reinstalled:

Wheel Alignment Check Required

A Component on the Rear Suspension was Removed and Reinstalled:

Wheel Alignment Check Required

Yes

Suspension Strut

X⁽²⁾

Shock Absorbers

Transverse link/bonded rubber bushing

Coil spring

Ball joint

X⁽²⁾

Wheel Bearing Housing

X⁽²⁾

Subframe/bonded rubber bushing

Tie rod end

Lower transverse link

Steering Gear

Upper control arm

Subframe

X⁽¹⁾

Tie Rod

Stabilizer Bar

X⁽¹⁾

Trailing link

Stabilizer Bar

⁽¹⁾	If subframe was secured with Locating PinsT10096, axle alignment is not necessary.

⁽²⁾	If the location of the nuts -arrows- was marked, an axle alignment is not necessary.

Fig 2: Bolts -Arrows-

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC