Tire/Allignment-after repair made

Do you need an allignment if they replace the sterring shaft assembly?
Would a bad bearing "compromise" a tire-wear it out on the inside? Would an allignment needed cause a bearing problem? After having the rear bearing assembly and hub replaced, is an allingment needed?
There was a "tire noise" after the tires were rotated last(only 15,000mi on tires-Bridgestones-air and rotated maintained)-brought back and had repair on bearing. Still have "tire noise". Went to tire shop and was told probably need an allignment-definite wear on inside of tire(not all tires, one especially).
Toyota Highlander 04, V6 4wh drive