Need For Axle Alignment, Evaluating

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL, FWDSECTION Need For Axle Alignment, Evaluating

A Wheel Alignment is Necessary if:

  • Vehicle shows handling problems.
  • There is an accident damage and components were replaced.
  • Axle components have been removed or replaced.
  • Tire wear patterns are uneven.

Components Replaced

Front Axle Component Replaced Wheel Alignment Check Required Rear Axle Component Replaced Wheel Alignment Check Required
  Yes No   Yes No
Lower Control Arm   X Lower Transverse Link X  
Bonded rubber bushings for control arm   X Upper Transverse Link X  
Wheel Bearing Housing X   Tie Rod X  
Tie rod/tie rod end X   Wheel Bearing Housing X  
Steering Gear X   Subframe X  
Subframe X   Coil Spring   X
Suspension Strut   X Shock Absorber   X
Stabilizer Bar   X (refer to (1)) Stabilizer Bar   X
      Trailing Arm X  
(1) Prerequisite: the subframe was secured prior to removal. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

Components Removed and Installed

Components of Front Axle Removed and Installed Wheel Alignment Check Required Components of Rear Axle Removed and Installed Wheel Alignment Check Required
  Yes No   Yes No
Lower Control Arm   X (refer to (1)) Lower Transverse Link X  
Wheel Bearing Housing   X Upper Transverse Link X  
Tie rod/tie rod end X   Tie Rod X  
Steering Gear   X Wheel Bearing Housing X  
Subframe   X (refer to (1)) Subframe X  
Suspension Strut   X Coil Spring   X
Stabilizer Bar   X (refer to (1)) Shock Absorber   X
      Stabilizer Bar   X
      Trailing Arm X  
(1) Prerequisite: the subframe was secured prior to removal. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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