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Alignment: Service and Repair
Requirements and General Information

CHECKING REQUIREMENTS

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Proper adjustment of measuring equipment

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Vehicle at curb weight (1)

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Tire pressures at specification (2)

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Vehicle positioned precisely

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Suspension bounced several times

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No excessive play or damage to steering or linkage

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No excessive play or damage to suspension

WHEN TO CHECK ALIGNMENT

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After at least 1000-2000 km (600-1200 miles), once coil springs have settled

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Thereafter as needed, and following certain service procedures noted in this Repair Manual

NOTES

(1) Curb weight is weight of vehicle ready for the road:

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Full fuel tank

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Equipped with spare wheel

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Equipped with tool kit, if included

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Equipped with vehicle jack

(2) Tire sizes and pressures:

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Refer to specification label on vehicle, located on passenger-side rear door pillar (B-pillar on 2-door vehicles, C-pillar on 4-door vehicles)

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