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Pre-Alignment Inspection






PRE-INSPECTION
1. Check the tire inflations and set to the recommended pressure if necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel bearing play. Replace the bearing if necessary.
3. Inspect the wheel and tire runout.
4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness.
5. Position the vehicle on level ground and with no luggage or passenger load.
6. The difference in height between the left and right sides from the center of the wheel to the fender brim must not exceed 10 mm (0.39 inch).
7. Shake the vehicle to check operation of the shock absorbers.