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Old 10-05-2016, 01:39 PM   #10 (permalink)
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alignment

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Originally Posted by roosterk0031 View Post
Are you going to have the rear alignment checked?

Yeah, some hatchback owners have reported rear wheel alignment issues. And the problem is they're non-adjustable, so the only fix is to replace the entire axle.

The problem is: getting warranty satisfaction comes down to your individual dealer willing to work with you. Most people have had good service, others have got nothing but frustration trying to get it resolved.

This G4 seems fine: I did a quick 'n' dirty test, laying a 5-foot long straight edge against the rear wheels, projecting forward alongside the rocker panel on each side. The gap between the rocker & straight edge was the same, side to side. So either it's off equally on both sides, or it's OK.

I suspect by now Mitsu has corrected the manufacturing process that produced the bad axles.
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