Preliminary Inspection

Prior to any wheel alignment inspection or correction, check the following items:
1. Ensure tires are at recommended pressure.
2. Ensure tires are of equal size and have approximately the same wear pattern.
3. Check front wheel and tire assembly for radial runout.
4. Inspect lower ball joints and steering linkage for looseness.
5. Check front and rear springs for sagging or damage.

Front suspension inspections should be performed on a level floor or alignment rack with fuel tank at capacity and vehicle free of luggage and passenger compartment load. The vehicle should be bounced an equal number of times from the center of the bumper alternately, first from the rear, then the front, releasing at bottom of down cycle.