Wheel Alignment Pre-Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Park the vehicle on level ground, in an unloaded condition*, with the wheels straight forward.
*: Unloaded condition, fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
Inspect the tire pressure.
- Adjust to the recommended pressure if necessary. (Refer to SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA .)
Inspect the wheel bearing play.
- Correct if necessary. (Refer to WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION .) (Refer to WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSPECTION .)
Inspect the wheel runout.
- Correct if necessary. (Refer to SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA .)
- If it is the maximum specification or more, replace or replace the wheel.
Rock the vehicle, and verify that there is no looseness in the steering wheel joint and suspension ball joint.
Rock the vehicle, and verify that the shock absorber operates properly.
Measure height H from the center of the wheel to the fender brim.

Fig 1: Fender Brim Height Dimensions
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the difference between the left and right dimension H is within the specification.
- If it exceeds the specification, repeat the Step 2-7.
  Standard Specification
- 10 mm {0.39 in} or less