Preliminary Wheel Alignment Checks
Before beginning wheel alignment, please check the following:
- Ensure wheel alignment equipment is properly calibrated.
- Vehicle alignment should not be checked before the vehicle has completed 600-1200 miles so that the coil springs have had a chance to settle.
- Vehicle should be unladen with fuel tank filled, spare tire installed, and vehicle tools and jack on board.
- Tires must be inflated to correct pressure.
- Vehicle should be bounced and rocked several times.
- Suspension, steering and steering linkage must be checked for excessive play and damage. Repair as necessary.
- Check wheels for correct balance and vertical wheel runout.