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Need For Axle Alignment, Multi-Link Rear Axle

A wheel alignment is necessary if:

After REMOVING and REINSTALLING Components.

Rear axle Wheel Alignment Check Required
  Yes No
Shock Absorber   X
Coil Spring   X
Wheel Bearing Housing   X
Subframe   X. Refer to (1).
Lower Transverse Link X  
Upper Transverse Link X  
Tie Rod   X
Trailing Arm X  
Stabilizer Bar   X
(1) Even if the subframe was secured with the locating pins, an axle alignment may be necessary. Perform a road test. If the steering wheel is crooked, the wheels must be aligned.

After REPLACING Components

Rear axle Wheel Alignment Check Required
  Yes No
Shock Absorber   X
Coil Spring   X
Wheel Bearing Housing X  
Subframe X  
Lower Transverse Link X  
Upper Transverse Link X  
Tie Rod X  
Trailing Arm X  
Stabilizer Bar   X