Is Wheel Alignment Necessary After Shock Absorber Replacement?

[Kara]

Replacing shock absorbers does not require a wheel alignment. Even though the entire front suspension and hub connections need to be disassembled during shock absorber replacement, the length of the tie rods that affect the front wheel toe-in remains unchanged. After reinstalling the tie rods post-replacement, their relative positions will return to their original state. Wheel alignment primarily adjusts the relative positional relationships between the wheels and the chassis (including wheels, steering knuckles, front axle, etc.). For the front wheels, alignment includes four parameters: caster angle, kingpin inclination, camber angle, and toe-in. For the rear wheels, it includes two parameters: camber angle and toe-in.