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chadstraub
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Jun 8, 2012, 6:33 PM
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After replacing the tie rod on a 2006 Pontiac Gand Prix, is it proper procedure to adjust the alignment on both the front end and the rear end, or just the front?
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Hammer Time
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Jun 8, 2012, 6:39 PM
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A wheel alignment always consists of adjusting both the front and rear (if adjustable), regardless of what was done to the car.
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chadstraub
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Jun 8, 2012, 7:56 PM
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thank you.
My dealership service department failed to perform an alignment (or to offer or recommend it) after replacing the tie rod and hub assembly on my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. Les schwab installed 2 new front tires immediately after this service.
6000 miles later, while attempting to have my tires rotated, severe wear was noticed on the inside shoulder of both front tires. The technician at Les Schwab suggested that the wear was a result of improper alignment.
My service deptartment performed an alignment check, which showed that the front right toe, and both rear toes were off slightly. They adjusted the front, and insisted that the wear on my front tires could not have been caused by the improper alignment.
After bringing the Les Schwab tech up to speed, he assured my not only that the wear on my tires was likely a result of the improper alignment, but also that in the event of suspension work requiring a wheel alignment both the front and rear should be checked/adjusted.
When I explained this to my service rep she disagreed with the statement made by the Les Schwab tech, and insisted that in her many years with a chevy service department, front wheel drive vehicles undergoing suspension work only ever had the front end alignment checked/adjusted afterward.
So my new question is:
How do I go about disputing the claims of my service rep?
(This post was edited by chadstraub on Jun 8, 2012, 8:06 PM)
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re-tired
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Jun 8, 2012, 7:57 PM
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With the age and most likely high mileage . If you have not had a full alignment recently . I would recommend all angles be checked , caster ,camber , f & r toe , thrust angle , and sia . A full alignment , hey tires aint cheap .
note : advise was given before poster answer ,but still good general advise so i'm leaving it.
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(This post was edited by re-tired on Jun 8, 2012, 8:02 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Jun 9, 2012, 3:22 AM
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The is really no such thing as a "front only" alignment now and hasn't been for at least 10 years. A wheel alignment always consists of measuring all 4 wheels and adjusting whatever angles that are out of specification and also have a means to adjust them. Even many cars that don't have a means of adjustment built in can have kits added to create a means of adjustment.
Severe tire wear is something that always comes back to incorrect alignment angles. The only question then is what will it take to correct the issue.
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