On a front wheel drive car, do you do alignment after changing the struts?

[lemming303]

Is it necessary? I would think all the components would line back up the same. I didn't change the tie rods or sway bar or anything, just the struts. It's on my Nissan Altima. Thanks!

[Oldschool]

Yes, an alignment would need to be done if the struts are replaced....       

[burdar]

We always did but I'm not sure how your car is set-up.  A lot of times, the upper steering knuckle is slotted and the "through" bolt is cammed.  Some cars even have slotted upper mounts.

Like I said, I'm not familiar with that car...I've been out of that buisness for a long time...but I would have it checked.  Tires aren't cheap anymore.

[72cudamaan]

Yes it will need an alignment.  The camber will be off, and sometimes the caster is changed as well.

[lemming303]

Cool. Thanks yall!

[Chryco Psycho]

most are adjustable between the strut & spindle & need to be reset , they usually have cammed bolts as mentioned , some do not have cammed bolts but generally have slots at the top or=f the strut & wouls still need adjustment so either way I would have it checked