caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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I think you will find that the GTR instructions will say it needs a wheel alignment. Dealer is being cheap. I am sure they will not get it exactly right as the alignemt would be out with the old ones flopping around.
Write a letter and get them to put it on file that you will hold them reponsible for a new set of tyres if you get un-even wear.  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
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I had an alignment done when the stealer replaced the lower arms on mine. Luckily for me, I replaced the tyres the day before - so it was good timing!
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| 25th Jul 2009 10:33 am |
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DG
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Moved in here as not a regional issue  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 25th Jul 2009 11:13 am |
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jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
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I asked my service rep again if there needed to be an alignment done after reading the comments in this thread.
His response by email: "The tech stated that the alignment with the new control arms is good. An alignment is not needed with the way he replaced the arms".
I'll inquire how this was completed without alignment - considering most people on here had an alignment done after control arm replacement. 16 D4 Landmark
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| 25th Jul 2009 2:08 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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No wonder the US had more problems with uneven tyre wear, the dealers do not think the wheel alignment is important.
The LR GTR manual has as the last insruction to catty out a wheel alignment. If they do not do one they are not doing the job according to LR specs. 
Here is what it says:
I'll put the whole procedure in a PDF for you tomorrow as i don't have Acrobat distiller on this computer.
"8 . Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle. Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
9 . Secure the stabilizer bar link. Tighten the nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
10 . Connect the tie-rod end ball joint. Install a new nut and tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).
11 . Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
12 . Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle. Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
13 . Secure the LH stabilizer link. Tighten the nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
14 . Tighten the halfshaft retaining nut to 350 Nm (258 lb.ft). Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
15 . Set the height distance between the centre of the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim to 466 mm (18.34'').
16 . Tighten the lower arm bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft). Align the bolts to the marks made previously.
17 . Install the RH lower arm.
For additional information, refer to Front suspension, 204-01.
18 . Install the wheels and tires. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
19 . Carry out the wheel alignment procedure. " “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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