Quest Minivan XE V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1998)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Preliminary Inspection
Front Wheel
NOTE: Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure that vehicle is in an unladen state, i.e. fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil are full and spare tire
, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheel runout on the inside and outside.
NOTE: Wheel runout average [(Outside runout value + Inside runout value) x 0.5].
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front struts work properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (unladen).
Rear Wheel
Make the following checks. Adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
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Check tires for wear and for proper inflation.
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Check wheel hub bearings for excessive play.
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Check wheel runout.
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Check that rear shock absorber works properly.
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Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for excessive play.
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Check vehicle posture (i.e. unladen: fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions).