Pre-Alignment Checks

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Ensure steering wheel is centered and front wheels are in straight-ahead position (to correct, shorten one tie rod adjusting sleeve and lengthen the opposite sleeve in equal amounts). Ensure none of the following conditions exist:

Incorrect vehicle ride height (see RIDE HEIGHT ).
Incorrect tire pressure, mismatched tires (differing size or type), excessive tire runout, unbalanced tire and wheel assemblies, loose wheel bearings, or loose wheel lug nuts.
Loose or worn steering linkage/suspension components, or excessive play in steering gear box.