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Common Mistakes: Performing Wheel Alignments When Damage Still Exists
I-CAR · October 16, 2019
Summary
This article highlights the common mistake of performing wheel alignments on vehicles with undetected structural or suspension damage. It emphasizes that the vehicle's structure must be three-dimensionally correct and all bent suspension parts must be identified and replaced before a proper, lasting wheel alignment can be achieved.
What to do on the job
Perform a thorough three-dimensional structural measurement and suspension inspection to identify and repair all damage before attempting a wheel alignment.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessary labor and equipment charges for three-dimensional measuring and suspension diagnostics prior to performing a wheel alignment. It serves as authoritative support when insurers question why alignment cannot be performed immediately or why pre-alignment structural corrections are required.
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