Preliminary Alignment Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Checks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Check the tires for proper inflation pressures and normal tread wear. | Inflate the tires to the proper tire pressure. Replace the tires as needed. |
| Check the wheel bearings for looseness. | Tighten the axle nut to the proper specification. Replace the strut wheel bearing as needed. |
| Check for loose ball joints and tie rod ends. | Tighten the ball joints and the tie rods. |
| Check the runout of the wheels and the tires. | Measure and correct the tire runout. |
| Check the vehicle trim heights. | Correct the trim heights. Make the correction before adjusting the toe. |
| Check for loose rack and pinion mounting. | Tighten the mounting brackets for the rack and pinion assembly. |
| Check for improperly operating struts. | Replace the strut assembly. |
| Check for loose control arms. | Tighten the control arm attachment bolts. Replace the control arm bushings as needed. |