Tracking Required After Strut Removal?

[ReganAndCarter]

In the last 3 years I've removed both struts on my 2004 Scudo 2.0 JTD van to replace a spring and shock on one side and spring on the other. This required removing the two bolts at the bottom of strut that hold it to the hub knuckle. Recently I was reading about another vehicle where the strut had been removed and it said that after all put back together the tracking, etc should be checked.

The question is, on my particular vehicle, does removal of the two bolts lose some tracking settings? I'm guessing if it changes anything it would be something like camber? Alternatively, is it maybe that the removal of the top two bolts that hold the top of strut into the turret affect tracking settings? Or doesn't it matter on this vehicle?

The steering is perfect without any pull or wandering to one side at all. Thanks for any advice.

Scudo Shock.jpg

• ReganAndCarter
• 8 Jul 2024

 

[Burnerman]

No, don’t worry about that one.....the tracking or camber won’t be affected.
It’s not a bad idea to have the tracking checked from time to time though, just keep an eye on the tyre wear.
John

 

[carmanmemoranda]

No, don’t worry about that one.....the tracking or camber won’t be affected.
It’s not a bad idea to have the tracking checked from time to time though, just keep an eye on the tyre wear.
John

Agreed.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Thanks to both of you. I did think that. because there isn't really any leeway for adjustment in the holes where the nuts are fixed. I've only had the tracking done once, about 4 years ago when they said it was only slightly out on one side. The tyres do wear evenly and never had any pulling or wandering in the steering.