Preliminary Inspection
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION REFERENCE CHART
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| 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. | Replace the hub and bearing assembly. |
| 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. |