Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Notes

Check the following items before taking wheel alignment measurement.

• tire air pressure
• unbalanced right and left tire wear, size difference
• tire run-out
• ball joint excessive play, wear
• tie rod end excessive play, wear
• wheel bearing excessive play
• right and left wheel base imbalance
• steering link part deformed, excessive play
• suspension part deformed, excessive play

  Check, adjust and/or measure the wheel alignment in accordance with procedures indicated in the figure:

  Fig 1: Identifying Order Of Wheel Alignment Procedures

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