Check play, front

Fig 1: Identifying Front Play

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Raise the front end. Lift under the control arms as close to the ball joint as possible.

Check that there is no play in 

• The tie rods
• The wheel bearings
• The upper spring strut mounting
• The ball joints or control arm bushings.

If there is play in any of the components above, this must be remedied before the wheel settings are checked/adjusted.