Wheel alignment is necessary when:
- The vehicle handles poorly.
- Components were damaged and have been replaced.
- Axle components were removed.
- Tire wear patterns are uneven.
| Front axle component replaced | Wheel alignment check required | Rear axle component replaced | Wheel alignment check required | ||
| Yes | No | Yes | No | ||
| Lower control arm | X | Shock absorber | X | ||
| Wheel bearing housing | X | Coil spring | X | ||
| Tie rod/tie rod end | X | Torsion beam axle, complete | X | ||
| Steering gear | X | Subframe | X | ||
| Subframe | X | Lower control arm/ Upper control arm/ | X | ||
| Shock absorber | X | Trailing arm | X | ||