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WHEEL ALIGNMENT PRE-INSPECTION

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1.  Park the vehicle on level ground in an unloaded condition* and with the wheels straight forward.

*Unloaded: Fuel tank is full, engine coolant and engine oil are at the specified level, and the spare tire, jack and tools are not loaded in the vehicle.

2.  Inspect the tire pressures.

•  If necessary, adjust to the specified air pressure.(See SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA [(E)].)

3.  Inspect the wheel bearing for play. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION.) (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSPECTION.)

•  If necessary, perform replacement.(See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)(See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD (E)].)(See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD (E)].)

4.  Inspect the wheel for run out.

•  If necessary, perform repairs.(See SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA [(E)].)

•  If it is the maximum specification or more, repair or replace the wheel.

5.  Shake the body and inspect the steering ball joint and suspension ball joint for excessive play.

6.  Shake the body and verify that the shock absorbers operate correctly.

7.  Measure dimension H from the edge of the fender to the center of the wheel on both the left and right sides.

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8.  Verify that the difference between dimension H on the left and right sides measured in Step 7 is within the standard.

•  If not within the standard, repeat Steps 2 to 7.