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Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment do these checks:

  1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
  2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
  3. Check the tire size and tire pressure.

    Tire size: 

    1. Front/rear:  185/65R15 86H

    Tire pressure: 

    1. Front/rear:  210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 ,30 psi)
  4. Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
  5. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for wobbling).
    Fig 1: Checking Suspension Ball Joints
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  6. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.