Pre-Alignment Checks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1997 GMC Sonoma, 1997 GMC Jimmy, 1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure steering wheel is centered and front wheels are in straight-ahead position (to correct, shorten one tie rod adjusting sleeve and lengthen the opposite sleeve in equal amounts). Ensure none of the following conditions exist:

Incorrect vehicle riding height (see RIDING HEIGHT).
Incorrect tire pressure, mismatched tires (differing size or type), excessive tire runout, unbalanced tire and wheel assemblies, loose wheel bearings, or loose wheel lug nuts.
Loose or worn steering linkage/suspension components, or excessive play in steering gear box.