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

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Preliminary Checks

1. Check tire pressure and adjust as necessary.
2. Inspect the following and adjust/repair as necessary:

- Front wheel bearing play
- Wheel and Tire runout
- ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness

3. The vehicle must be on level ground and have no luggage or passenger load.
4. The difference in height between the left and right sides from the center of the wheel to the fender brim must NOT exceed 10mm (0.39 in.)
5. Assure that front and rear struts are in good, serviceable condition.