Should the wheel alignment be checked after installing new front strut inserts? (...struts taken off to install I think?)
Many thanks
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I would recommend this.
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I've never done it, and never had a noticeable tracking problem as a result. If you not actually changing the settings of track rods etc. I can't see that there's a need.
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If you do, let it settle for a few weeks first.
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Deffinately. If the alignment is out you risk wrecking the front tyres, and driving with significantly less grip than normal. Best to ring around local garages that can do a four wheel alignment. I know a couple- where do you live?
Ben
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Should not be necessary, unless any of the ball joints or adjustable rods had to be disturbed to do the change.
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Delboy,
You haven't said what car you are referring to but I haven't come across any where the wheel alignment could be disturbed simply by changing the strut inserts. I think that Cyd has highlighted the only possibility where this could happen.
The only thing I would watch for is that the road springs are replaced in the same position because these are sometimes fitted a certain way round (e.g. with the lower extremity directly inboard with the wheels facing straight ahead).
David.
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Some cars camber is set by the strut top and must be reset but in general I would always check/adjust camber, castoer and tracking and a month later I would revisit the tracking as it does settle. Peter
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