  We discuss the possible factorization of the tensor asymmetry $A^T_d$
measured for polarized deuteron targets within a relativistic framework. We
define a reduced asymmetry and find that factorization holds only in plane wave
impulse approximation and if p-waves are neglected. Our numerical results show
a strong factorization breaking once final state interactions are included. We
also compare the d-wave content of the wave functions with the size of the
factored, reduced asymmetry and find that there is no systematic relationship
of this quantity to the d-wave probability of the various wave functions.
