Preliminary Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima and 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
Check wheel runout.
1. Wheel runout : Refer to INSPECTION .
Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
Check front suspension for looseness.
Check steering linkage for looseness.
Check that front shock absorbers work properly.
Check vehicle posture (Unladen).