Wheel Alignment 4 Wheel alignment is the process of measuring and correcting the various angles formed by the front and rear wheels spindles and steering arms. Correct alignment is vital. Improper alignment can cause hard steering pulling to one side, wandering noise, and rapid tire wear. Types of Wheel Alignment 11 Rear-wheel drive vehicles require a two-wheel alignment or front-wheel alignment only. The rear wheels are attached to a solid rear axle assembly which cannot be adjusted, and generally stays in alignment throughout the life of the vehicle 12 Today, most front-wheel drive vehicles have provisions for adjusting the rear wheels. In addition many rear-wheel drive vehicles are equipped with independent rear suspensions, which also must be adjusted Also modern solid rear axles and suspension systems are lightweight and can become misaligned Therefore the four-Wheel alignment in which the front and rear wheel alignment angles are checked and adjusted is commonly performedWheel Alignment 4 Wheel alignment is the process of measuring and correcting the various angles formed by the front and rear wheels, spindles, and steering arms. Correct alignment is vital. Improper alignment can cause hard steering, pulling to one side, wandering, noise, and rapid tire wear. Types of Wheel Alignment 11 Rear-wheel drive vehicles require a two-wheel alignment or front-wheel alignment only. The rear wheels are attached to a solid rear axle assembly which cannot be adjusted, and generally stays in alignment throughout the life of the vehicle. 12 Today, most front-wheel drive vehicles have provisions for adjusting the rear wheels. In addition, many rear-wheel drive vehicles are equipped with independent rear suspensions, which also must be adjusted. Also, modern solid rear axles and suspension systems are lightweight and can become misaligned. Therefore, the four-wheel alignment, in which the front and rear wheel alignment angles are checked and adjusted, is commonly performed