Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

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Preliminary Inspection

1. Make a preliminary inspection of the front end parts. This should include:
^ Ball-joints.
^ Tie rods.
^ Wheel and Tires.
2. Set vehicle curb load.
3. Check and correct ride height. Testing and Inspection
4. Check ALL front-wheel alignment factors.
5. Perform the steering angle check before toe-in measurement if any steering angle corrections have been made.
6. Make the necessary adjustments.