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Alignment|Service and Repair > < Front Wheel Alignment Specifications|Page 1173
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Alignment: Testing and Inspection

1. Check tire inflations and set to recommended pressure if necessary.
2. Inspect front wheel bearing play; replace bearing if necessary.
3. Inspect wheel and tire runout.
4. Inspect ball joints and steering linkage for any excessive looseness.
5. Vehicle must be on level ground and have no luggage or passenger load.
6. Shake vehicle to check operation of shock absorbers.
7. The difference in height between left and right sides from center of wheel to fender must not exceed 0.39 inch.

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