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Service Information

The following tables show when a wheel alignment is necessary on the rear axle.

SERVICE INFORMATION REFERENCE

Replacement of component/screw connection Wheel alignment necessary
Rear axle support YES
Rubber mount for rear axle NO
Swinging arm YES
Integral link YES
Ball joint in swinging arm YES
Control arm YES
Wishbone YES
Wheel carrier YES
Wheel bearing NO
Shock absorber NO
Air spring NO
Support bearing NO
SERVICE INFORMATION REFERENCE

Loosen the screw connection Wheel alignment necessary
Rear axle support on body NO
Compression strut front on body NO
Compression strut rear on body NO
Swinging arm front on rear axle support YES
Swinging arm rear on rear axle support YES
Swinging arm on integral link/wheel carrier YES
Integral link on wheel carrier NO
Control arm on rear axle support YES
Control arm on wheel carrier NO
Wishbone on rear axle support YES
Wishbone on wheel carrier YES
Spring strut shock absorber on wheel carrier/swinging arm NO