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2009 Prius Alignment

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by slipsibm, Apr 21, 2009.

  1. slipsibm

    slipsibm Junior Member

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    2008 Prius Alignment

    Is there any reason that I should not have the people that installed my new tire perform an alignment also? Anything unique to the Prius in this area? Does it just require front end alignment or do I need to worry about the rear also? Thanks!

    | I am wondering if there is a reason I should pay the dealer to do it or should I just have the Tire place do it.....
     
    #1 slipsibm, Apr 21, 2009
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    The rear beam axle is not normally adjusted - the shop manual suggests replacement. You can make shims to adjust the rear axle, but you're on your own doing this

    I would have a Toyota shop do the front end alignment. Things like Zero Point Calibration are best left to folks who understand it, using the dealership scantool
     
    #2 jayman, Apr 21, 2009
  3. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    What year Prius do you have? Your info states 2008, but your topic subject states 2009. I believe that Toyota will do one free alignment, but I don't remember if it's within the first 3 months or the first year.
     
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  4. slipsibm

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    Duh, 2008.... I will check with the dealer and see about the free alignment. So you think thats a dealer job? How much should the dealer charge?
     
    #4 slipsibm, Apr 21, 2009
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    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    I would call a few local dealers to compare shopping. Good luck! :)
     
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    It's 12 months/20,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the free alignment. It's very common for the front wheels to be out of alignment when the car comes off the boat.
     
    #6 alanh, Apr 25, 2009
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