Use the following tables to determine the suspension alignment requirement according to
the service performed on the component.
Indicates that an
EPAS Alignment Check
(correction code 31001500) is to be performed. Add the EPAS alignment check as a
separate correction in the same activity. If the vehicle passes the EPAS check, an
alignment is not necessary. If the vehicle fails the EPAS check, perform an
alignment
check (correction code 31002100).
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 (correction code 31002100) or
adjustment (correction code 31002300) as a
separate correction in the same activity.
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 |
EC |
EC |
AC |
AC |
Front Upper
Control Arm (FUCA) |
EC |
EC |
EC |
EC |
Hub |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Knuckle |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Lateral/Fore
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 |
Integral Link |
EC |
EC |
AC |
AC |
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.