a guy told me this today and I searched and nobody has said I had to.

 

does your steering feel different or is the steering wheel straight?

 

when i had mine done i needed no alignment, and the axles themselves r kinda separate from the steering i think so u should b fine

 

i did remove my axels for my new 5-speed and alignment didn't change but on my auto the replaces a bearing or something and it changed the alignment. if the steering is straight and still feels tight you don't need an alignment

 

As long as the tie rod end wasn't loosened and turned and your alignment was fine before you should not need an alignment.

 

Finally changed mine out yesterday..not too hard..but a PIA. Mt alighnment didn't change a bit with the new ones on and also helped the shaking at higher speeds....

 

I needed an alignment. My car went straight when I was making a right. Weird, anyways the shop did the alignment for free.