Wheels and Tires: Service Precautions

Do not attempt to check and adjust front wheel alignment without first conducting a preliminary inspection of the front suspension components.
When checking and/or adjusting front axle wheel alignment, the following conditions are important and should be adhered to:
1. Front axle wheel alignment should not be checked until coil springs have properly settled.
2. Vehicle should be at gross vehicle weight, or curb load weight, when the checking or adjusting procedure is made.
3. Tire pressures should be to specification.
4. Test surface should be level and horizontal.
5. The steering gear should be correctly adjusted.
6. Steering linkage should be free of play.