Pre-Alignment Checks

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 ride height (see RIDE 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.