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When does wheel alignment have to be checked?
When does wheel alignment have to be checked?
Wheel alignment must be checked:
t  if handling or road behaviour is poor,
t  if accident damage has occurred,
t  if tyres are worn unevenly,
t  if suspension components have been removed.
   
Front suspension component renewedWheel alignment check requiredRear suspension component renewedWheel alignment check required
 YesNo YesNo
Suspension strut (basic running gear) XShock absorber X
Suspension strut (1.2 TDI running gear)X Coil spring X
Wishbone with swivel joint
t  Forged steel wishbone (basic running gear)
t  Light-alloy wishbone (1.2 TDI running gear)
X Mounting bracketX 
Wheel bearing housingX    
Track rod ball jointX    
Steering boxX    
SubframeX    
Anti-roll barX    
Fabricated wishbone (welded pressed-metal sections) with bolt-on swivel joint (basic running gear)X    
Swivel joint (bolted-on)X Torsion beam axle, complete assembly → Note X

1)  Torsion beam axle without mounting bracket
   

Wheel alignment specifications > < Tightening torque