Do I Need a Wheel Alignment After Replacing Shock Absorbers?

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MaryAnn
07/29/25 11:17pm
Replacing shock absorbers requires a wheel alignment; otherwise, issues like uneven tire wear and vehicle pulling may occur. If a wheel alignment is not performed after replacing the shock absorbers, the alignment data will certainly be incorrect. Wheel alignment is crucial as these parameters affect the vehicle's handling and driving stability. Wheel alignment is based on the four-wheel parameters of the vehicle, adjusting them to ensure optimal driving performance and reliability. The installation of the vehicle's four wheels, steering mechanism, and front and rear axles must maintain specific relative positions, which are standardized by the manufacturer. Adjusting and restoring these positions to their standard values is what wheel alignment entails.
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