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Evaluating Need For Axle Alignment

When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary

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.