1999 Honda Accord Strut replacement

1999 HONDA ACCORD
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JSRACER
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The struts were replaced on my 99 Accord a little less then a year ago. At that same time I had them do an alignment. About a month ago they started squeaking. They are covered under warranty until February so I took it in to the shop that did the original replacement. They said it was the strut mounts but they are replacing the entire strut and mount on both sides. I have to pay for the labor though and they said it needs an alignment at $70. Do I really need another alignment if I replace the struts?
Dec 15, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Yes you must have the alignment re adjusted as all the setting will be disturbed with the removal of the struts again.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 16, 2009 at 3:20 AM
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