Wheel alignment is necessary when:
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- Vehicle shows handling problems.
- Involved in an accident.
- Axle components were removed.
- Tire wear patterns are uneven.
| Front axle components | Wheel alignment check required | Toe constant "S" adjusting necessary | Rear axle components | Wheel alignment check required | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | ||
| Upper rear link | X | X | Strut | X | |||
| Upper front link | X | X | |||||
| Lower guide link | X | X | Coil spring | X | |||
| Suspension strut | X | X | |||||
| Track control link | X | X | Transverse link | X | |||
| Mounting bracket | X | X | Tie rod | X | |||
| Wheel bearing housing | X | X | Stub axle carrier/wheel bearing housing | X | |||
| Tie rod | X | X | Trapezoidal control arm | X | |||
| Steering gear | X | X | Subframe | X | |||
| Subframe | X | X | |||||
| Stabilizer bar | X | X | Stabilizer bar | X | |||