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Pre-Alignment Inspection

WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREINSPECTION
1. Check the inflation of each tire, and set to the recommended pressure, if necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel bearing play. Replace bearing(s) as necessary.
3. Inspect the wheel and tire runout of all wheels.
4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness.
5. Place the vehicle on level ground 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 specification.

Specification: 10 mm {0.39 inch}

7. Shake the vehicle to settle the suspension.