Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Notes
Check the following items before performing the wheel alignment measurement.
- Tire inflation pressure
- Uneven wear of RH and LH tires, or difference of sizes
- Tire runout
- Excessive play and wear of ball joint
- Excessive play and wear of tie-rod end
- Excessive play of wheel bearing
- Right and left wheel base imbalance
- Deformation and excessive play of steering parts
- Deformation and excessive play of suspension parts
Check, adjust and measure the wheel alignment in accordance with the following procedures.
CAUTION:
- The engine must not be running when performing the adjustment.
- When performing the front toe-in adjustment with the steering wheel fixed to the straight-ahead position, be sure to perform the work with the electric power steering assist ON.
The electric power steering assist is set to ON with the engine stopped, by turning ON the ignition switch within 5 seconds after the engine stops.
NOTE:
Alignment inspection and adjustment must be performed at the same tilt position as the vehicle was brought in.