Evaluating Need For Axle Alignment
When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary
- Vehicle shows handling problems.
- Involved in an accident.
- Axle components have been removed or replaced.
- 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 |
| Upper rear control arm |
|
X |
Air spring damper |
|
X |
| Upper front control arm |
|
X |
Upper transverse link |
X |
|
| Lower guide control arm |
|
X |
Lower transverse link |
X |
|
| Lower track control arm |
|
X |
Bonded rubber bushing |
|
X |
| Ball Joint |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Air spring damper |
|
X |
Air spring damper |
|
X |
| Shock absorber fork |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Wheel bearing housing |
|
X |
Wheel bearing housing |
X |
|
| Tie rod |
X |
|
Tie rod |
X |
|
| Tie rod end |
X |
|
|
|
|
| Steering Gear |
X |
|
|
|
|
| Subframe |
X |
|
Subframe |
X |
|
| Stabilizer bar |
|
X |
Stabilizer bar |
|
X |
| Coupling rod |
|
X |
Coupling rod |
|
X |
- 1)
If the subframe was secured with the Subframe Locating Pins T40242, axle alignment is not 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 |
| Upper rear control arm |
|
X |
Air spring damper |
|
X |
| Upper front control arm |
|
X |
Upper transverse link |
X |
|
| Lower guide control arm |
|
X |
Lower transverse link |
X |
|
| Lower track control arm |
|
X |
Bonded rubber bushing |
|
X |
| Ball Joint |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Air spring damper |
|
X |
Air spring damper |
|
X |
| Shock absorber fork |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Wheel bearing housing |
|
X |
Wheel bearing housing |
X |
|
| Tie rod |
X |
|
Tie rod |
X |
|
| Steering Gear |
X |
|
|
|
|
| Subframe |
X |
|
Subframe |
|
X1) |
| Stabilizer bar |
|
X |
Stabilizer bar |
|
X |
| Coupling rod |
|
X |
Coupling rod |
|
X |
- 1)
If the subframe was secured with the Subframe Locating Pins T40242, axle alignment is not necessary.
|