I just had my right outer tire rod changed, do I need to get a front end alignment?

FlagMichael2019-02-26T18:51:04Z

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Yes, if it was not done when the tie rod was changed. In the old days I set toe by putting duct tape across the front tires and centering the wear, adjusting toe to wear slightly outboard for stability. Modern cars need more precise alignment than that.

The Devil2019-02-27T12:33:00Z

Yes, the alignment needs to be checked.

Phil M2019-02-26T04:27:48Z

Who ever installed the tie rod should have done it. If they did not then you should have it done.

?2019-02-26T03:10:12Z

If the shop mechanic did it he would have counted how many rotations it was in so he could repeat it with the new tie rod..so nothing would have changed. If, when you drive down the road and you can let go of the steering wheel for 3 seconds and the car does not wanter off the road; then you are probably good.

CB2019-02-26T01:27:10Z

Yes

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