Alignment required after front Strut (s) replaced?

[Al G]

The Left front strut on my 09 Corolla S started leaking recently.
Im pretty handy as a Mechanic but dont have a repair manual for this car.
I was going to replace either the Left front or both front struts.
This will not effect the Toe, but will it change camber?
Some tell me it needs an alignment, others tell me it will not need one.
I have 4 decent, matching tires on the car now.
It is a High miler commuter car. I will do what is needed but dont enjoy pissing into the wind.
Anyone have real information on this, not just general opinion?
Thanks

 

[SuperchargedMR2]

Camber shouldn't change unless you have camber bolts installed. I would at least get it checked. The place I get my alignments done will check it for free. If it's within spec there is no charge. Check around as this is a common practice.

 

[Al G]

Thanks SCMR2
The car is stock so far suspension wise, so likely does not have camber bolts.
With good tires (and wanting to keep them that way) I should get it checked... Most places around here charge a pretty penny
and charge for a full 4 wheel alignment no matter what or if they do any adjustments.
I will shop around for a decent place to see what they charge after I get the new struts in.

 

[Muhammad Ali Khan]

There will be slight out of alignment id you replace the struts as there is a slight play in the bolts. Usually it do not effect much. The best to see your steerting is strainer after replacing struts or if the car is pulling. If all is well there is no need for alignment.

 

[fishycomics]

Mark threads where bolts are off and mark bolt also and you can simply adjust on your own.