Alignment Requirement - Suspension

Use the following tables to determine the suspension alignment requirement according to the service performed on the component.

EC
Indicates that an EPAS alignment check is to be performed. Add the EPAS alignment check as a separate activity to the Service Visit. If the vehicle passes the EPAS check, an alignment is not necessary. If the vehicle fails the EPAS check, perform an alignment.
AC
Indicates that a four wheel alignment check is to be performed in order to determine whether an alignment adjustment is necessary. Add the alignment check or adjustment as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
NA
Indicates that No Alignment is necessary, or not applicable.

Front Suspension Components

Table 1. Front Suspension Components
Component Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH) Pair or Assembly
Remove and Install Remove and Replace Remove and Install Remove and Replace
Compliance Link or Aft Link NA NA NA NA
Front Upper Control Arm (FUCA) EC EC EC EC
FUCA Mount EC EC EC EC
Hub NA NA NA NA
Knuckle NA NA NA NA
Lateral Link or Lower Control Arm EC EC AC AC
Spring and Damper NA NA NA NA
Stabilizer Bar NA NA NA NA
Steering Rack AC AC
Subframe AC AC
Tie Rod End EC EC AC AC

Rear Suspension Components

Table 2. Rear Suspension Components
Component Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH) Pair or Assembly
Remove and Install Remove and Replace Remove and Install Remove and Replace
Damper NA NA NA NA
Hub NA NA NA NA
Knuckle EC EC AC AC
Lower Aft Link or Lower Control Arm EC EC AC AC
Lower Fore Link NA NA NA NA
Spring NA NA NA NA
Stabilizer Bar NA NA NA NA
Subframe AC AC
Toe Link AC* AC AC AC
Upper Aft Link EC EC AC AC
Upper Fore Link NA NA NA NA

AC* - If the rear toe link was only removed from the rear knuckle, and not from the rear subframe, then only an EPAS Alignment Check is necessary.