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Per I-CAR curriculum: "Conditions that affect wheel alignment angles include a direct impact to either a tire or wheel; side collisions that result in a change of wheel position; vehicle rollovers; damage to any steering or suspension part or mounting location; replacement of any steering or suspension part; movement of the vehicle structure that affects steering or suspension part mounting locations; and damage to the structure that affects the steering or suspension. Vehicles that have left the road surface may have steering or suspension damage that is not immediately apparent with a visual inspection. Collision energy transfer through the vehicle can damage suspension parts that are not in the immediate impact zone."
Per I-CAR curriculum: "An alignment check should be done after repairs are completed. Typically, an alignment check must be done if there have been repairs to steering mounting locations, steering parts have been replaced, or if any adjustable part, such as a tie rod, has been replaced. If the check reveals misalignment, a 4-wheel alignment should be done."
Check out the I-CAR Collision Repair News article: The Effects Of Wheel Alignment On ADAS
Check out the I-CAR Collision Repair News article: Two-Wheel vs. Four-Wheel Alignments
