Need For Axle Alignment, Evaluating

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An Axle Alignment Is Necessary When

Vehicle shows handling problems.
Involved in an accident.
Axle components were removed.
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
Suspension Strut		X ¹⁾	Shock Absorber		X
Transverse link/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		X²⁾	Trailing Arm	X
			Stabilizer Bar		X

¹⁾ - If the installation position of the nuts -arrows- was marked, an axle alignment is not necessary.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
²⁾ If the subframe was not secured with :T10486/1 , an axle alignment is 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
Suspension Strut		X ¹⁾	Shock Absorber		X
Control Arm/Bonded Rubber Bushing	X		Coil Spring		X
Ball Joint		X ¹⁾	Wheel Bearing Housing		X
Wheel Bearing Housing		X ¹⁾	Subframe		X²⁾
Tie Rod End/Tie Rod	X		Lower Transverse Link	X
Steering Gear	X		Upper Transverse Link	X
Subframe		X²⁾	Tie Rod		X
Stabilizer Bar		X²⁾	Trailing Arm	X
			Stabilizer Bar		X

¹⁾ - If the installation position of the nuts -arrows- was marked, an axle alignment is not necessary.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
²⁾ If the subframe was not secured with :T10486/1 , an axle alignment is necessary.