Front toe, which is all that is changed by doing the tie rods(and if there was no pull previously, figure no major adjustments to the other angles) will not cause a pull(unless way off)

Considering this work was done at a dealership, which has more experience aligning these over a standard tire shop, I would lean towards the alignment not being incorrectly set, instead possibly something damaged during it.

If the bolts in the lower control arm bushings were seized, when adjusting to get camber/caster in spec, the bushings may have been torn or bound up, allowing the angle to shift once driven, and causing a pull.

Have the front lower control arms(or bushings) been replaced previously?
Any noise if the brake pedal is jabbed at a low speed?


Not sure I've ever heard it explained more correctly!

 

Dave - I purchased the car with 80k and had to have the front passenger wheel bearing replaced. This was done prior to the inspection. With that being said, There wasn't any pull and the steering wheel was level prior to the work being done. Also, I'm not sure if the lower control arms have been replaced prior to my purchase. I will check the brake pedal when I leave work.

How common is it for damage to occur during an alignment after the tie rods being replaced? I guess ultimately I need to be back in contact with the dealer for a 2nd time after the original fix.

 

It isn't common for there to be damage, but it is common for the lower control arm bolts to seize in the bushings.

I have seen a few times where they were, and someone did an alignment, and forced the bolts to turn, which will split the bushing, and the reading can come into spec when sitting on the alignment machine, but as soon as it is driven, it will shift.