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Pre-Alignment Inspection

1. Check inflation of each tire and set to recommended pressure if necessary.
2. Inspect front wheel bearing play. Replace bearing(s) as necessary.
3. Inspect wheel and tire runout of all wheels.
4. Inspect ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness.
5. Place vehicle on level ground with no luggage or passenger load.
6. Difference in height between left and right sides from center of wheel to fender brim must not exceed 0.39 inch.
7. Shake vehicle to settle suspension.