Need For Axle Alignment, Evaluating
A wheel alignment is necessary if:
- Vehicle shows handling problems.
- Involved in an accident.
- If axle components were removed and installed or replaced.
- Tire wear patterns are uneven.
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 | X | Trailing Arm | X | ||||
| Stabilizer Bar | X | ||||||
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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 | Trailing Arm | X | ||
| Stabilizer Bar | X | ||||