Preliminary Inspection

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust front wheel alignment without making a preliminary inspection of the suspension and repairing or replacing components, as necessary.

PRIOR TO INSPECTION:
^ Fill all fluids to specification.
^ Make sure spare tire or wheel and related equipment are properly stored.
^ Remove any excessive accumulation of mud, dirt or road deposits from the chassis and underbody.
^ Retain all normal loads in the vehicle. Inflate all tires to the pressure specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (usually located on the inside driver door pillar).
^ Check both front tires and make sure they are the same size, ply rating, and load range.

INSPECTION
^ Inflate all tires to specified pressure (cold).
^ Check for excessive front wheel bearing end play. Adjust or replace the front wheel bearings.
^ Check for worn or damaged spindle or ball joints. Replace the ball joints or spindle.
^ Check for bent steering linkage or excessively worn joints.
^ Check the steering gear mounting bolts and tighten to the specified torque.
^ Check other suspension components for wear or damage.
^ Check for aftermarket changes to steering, suspension, wheel and tire components (i.e., competition, heavy-duty, etc.). Specifications in this manual do not apply to vehicles with aftermarket changes.