yes, any change in your suspension system will require an alignment after. besides you need to disconnect tie rods and lower control arm during the repair, something may move slightly during the repair and even though you may not see the effects now you probably will in 10k miles on your tires. so you neeed to ask yourself the question, for the price of an alignment do you want to risk your tires wearing out before they should. hope this helps.
Depends on vehicle and type of front end.
Normally if the front wheels are misaligned at the front, either leaning in or out at the top, this suggests that the camber is out of alignment. The recommendation here is to take the vehicle to a wheel alignment centre and ask them to check it for you.
Most commonly a pull to one side indicates the front end out of alignment. Taking the vehicle to an alignment shop can confirm that the front end needs to be adjusted.
When the alignment on a vehicle needs to be corrected there is a certain way to go about the repairs. The rear alignment should be check and set first on account of the rear, not only, being simpler but setting the vehicle up for the front alignment to be done easier.
When the rear axle is out of alignment with the front, the vehicle sidetracks or also known as "dog tracking".
A 1997 Dodge Stratus typically does not require a four-wheel alignment because it is a front-wheel-drive vehicle with a non-independent rear suspension. Generally, front-wheel-drive cars only need a front-wheel alignment. However, if there are issues with the rear suspension or if the vehicle has been involved in an accident, a four-wheel alignment may be beneficial. It's always best to consult a professional to assess the specific condition of your vehicle.
Have the wheels balanced. Get a 'front end alignment' done on your vehicle.
I'd at least have it checked, just to be sure everything's fine
Lug nuts hold the wheel/tire on the vehicle.
Those should be for changing it's length for alignment purposes.
Your front end may be out of alignment. Check with a tire store about an alignment on your vehicle.
A camber plate is a vehicle part that is used in adjusting the alignment of the front end of the vehicle. These basically work together with the spindles and struts.