Preliminary Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the tires for wear and improper inflation. Refer to "TIRE ".
Check the wheel runout. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
Check the front wheel bearings for looseness. Refer to "FRONT WHEEL BEARING ".
Check the front suspension for looseness. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS ".
Check the steering linkage for looseness. Refer to "CHECKING STEERING LINKAGE ".
Check that the front shock absorbers work properly.
Check the vehicle height (posture) in the unladen condition. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS ".