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