Evaluating Need For Axle Alignment

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locating Pins :T10486/1 or Assembly Tool, Sub-frame Alignment :T10486A

An Axle Alignment Is Necessary When:

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

¹⁾ - If the subframe was not secured using the :T10486/1 or :T10486A , vehicle alignment is required.

After Removing And Reinstalling Components

Front Axle	Wheel Alignment Check Required	Rear Axle	Wheel Alignment Check Required
	Yes	No		Yes	No
Suspension Strut		X	Shock Absorber		X
Control Arm/Bonded Rubber Bushing		X	Coil Spring		X
Ball Joint		X	Wheel Bearing Housing		X
Wheel Bearing Housing	X		Subframe		X (1)
Tie Rod End/Tie Rod	X		Lower Transverse Link	X
Steering Gear	X		Upper Transverse Link	X
Subframe		X (1)	Tie Rod		X
Stabilizer Bar		X¹⁾	Trailing Arm	X
			Stabilizer Bar		X
			Axle Beam (Torsion Beam Axle)	X
(1) Even if the subframe was secured with the locating pins, an axle alignment may be necessary. Perform a road test. If the steering wheel is crooked, the wheels must be aligned.

After Replacing Components

Front Axle	Wheel Alignment Check Required	Rear Axle	Wheel Alignment Check Required
	Yes	No		Yes	No
Suspension Strut		X	Shock Absorber		X
Control Arm/Bonded Rubber Bushing		X	Coil Spring		X
Ball Joint		X	Wheel Bearing Housing	X
Wheel Bearing Housing	X		Subframe	X
Tie Rod End/Tie Rod	X		Lower Transverse Link	X
Steering Gear	X		Upper Transverse Link	X
Subframe	X		Tie Rod	X
Stabilizer Bar		X (1)	Trailing Arm	X
			Stabilizer Bar		X
			Axle Beam (Torsion Beam Axle)	X
(1) Even if the subframe was secured with the locating pins, an axle alignment may be necessary. Perform a road test. If the steering wheel is crooked, the wheels must be aligned.