When motor is replaced should front end alignment be done? Does mechanic adjust steering?

It could have been caused by towing it,but the mechanic did have to remove,tie rod,s and axel,s from the front end to do the replacement,and probably,did not line the car back up,take it back and make them line it up,

if the factory can't put the thing together correctly, why would you expect some 2nd rate "mechanics" in a dealership to be able to put that car together? They can't- face it, you own a pile of junk- it was junk when it rolled off the assembly line, and now it is double junk because it has been butchered by a buncha bozos- What can you do? I don't know, just get rid of it for your own peace of mind-

Yes the way i see hyundai is,it is a want to be honda,that is really a kia,yugo,mix.

Thanks for your input. T_S_T, it was towed on a flat bed so I know the towing didn't cause the problem. Js08016-it is a 2013 but I bought it with 4 miles on it in July 2012. It does have mostly highway miles on it. Jamnblues-this is my 2nd Hyundai Santa Fe, I was happy with Everything about the first one so I bought another one. No complaints with the vehicle itself. My complaints are with the dealership. Tim01--thank you for your advice. It was the most helpful. I love the car! I called 2 other Hyundai dealerships in my state and they tell me because the way it is made that the mechanic doesn't have to touch the tie rods, steering, etc. The dealership that replaced my motor did agree to do a free front end alignment since I informed them I didn't have much confidence in their abilities and said they would have it done at another Hyundai dealership of my choice. I am taking them up on their offer.

I just had my engine (long block) replaced by Hyundai for the same reason mentioned above. There is a recall on the engine and they are replacing the engine for free. I just got my car back and noticed the alignment is also off. I will be going back for an alignment hopefully at no cost tome

I had problems with the Hyundai dealership in Wilmington NC. The "certifiied" mechanic rung off the bolt holding the a/c compressor clutch on the compressor. They claimed the bolt was corroded, probably the mechanic did not know the bolt was left handed threads. I showed my butt in front f a waiting room full of customers, the they settled for my idea of what I owed. Guess they wanted to get me out of the room full of customers before they guessed the incompetence of the mechanic working on their vehicle.