Preliminary Checks: Notes

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NOTE: Vehicle alignment specifications will vary depending on suspension type. See IDENTIFICATION . Determine suspension type before starting alignment procedure.

Before beginning wheel alignment procedures, ensure following conditions are met.

All wheels and tires are of approved size (all 4 identical) and tires are properly inflated. Tread depth has no more than .08" (2 mm) difference between tires on same axle. Correct as necessary.
Vehicle is at normal curb weight. Curb weight of the vehicle ready for operation (full fuel tank, spare wheel, vehicle tool kit, jack).
Make sure alignment equipment turntable and sliding base are not on end stop.
Check steering and suspension components for looseness or damage. Correct as necessary.
Check wheel bearing play and condition. Correct as necessary.
Vehicle properly aligned, bounced several times and allowed to settle.
Perform wheel runout compensation. The permissible lateral runout of the rims may already cause the toe-in tolerance to be exceeded. The toe-in can then not be set correctly without performing wheel runout compensation.