Evaluating Need For Axle Alignment

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When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary

Vehicle shows handling problems.
Involved in an accident.
Axle components have been removed or replaced.
Tire wear patterns are uneven.

A component on the front axle was replaced:	Wheel alignment check required		A component on the rear axle was replaced:	Wheel alignment check required
	Yes	No		Yes	No
Upper rear control arm		X	Air spring damper		X
Upper front control arm		X	Upper transverse link	X
Lower guide control arm		X	Lower transverse link	X
Lower track control arm		X	Bonded rubber bushing		X
Ball Joint		X
Air spring damper		X	Air spring damper		X
Shock absorber fork		X
Wheel bearing housing		X	Wheel bearing housing	X
Tie rod	X		Tie rod	X
Tie rod end	X
Steering Gear	X
Subframe	X		Subframe	X
Stabilizer bar		X	Stabilizer bar		X
Coupling rod		X	Coupling rod		X
¹⁾ If the subframe was secured with the Subframe Locating Pins T40242, axle alignment is not necessary.

A component on the front axle was removed and reinstalled:	Wheel alignment check required		A component on the rear axle was removed and reinstalled:	Wheel alignment check required
	Yes	No		Yes	No
Upper rear control arm		X	Air spring damper		X
Upper front control arm		X	Upper transverse link	X
Lower guide control arm		X	Lower transverse link	X
Lower track control arm		X	Bonded rubber bushing		X
Ball Joint		X
Air spring damper		X	Air spring damper		X
Shock absorber fork		X
Wheel bearing housing		X	Wheel bearing housing	X
Tie rod	X		Tie rod	X
Steering Gear	X
Subframe	X		Subframe		X¹⁾
Stabilizer bar		X	Stabilizer bar		X
Coupling rod		X	Coupling rod		X
¹⁾ If the subframe was secured with the Subframe Locating Pins T40242, axle alignment is not necessary.