Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Special Tools:

INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
1. Road test.
^ Verify the customer's concern by performing a road test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are present, repair these first.
2. Inspect tires.
^ Check the tire pressure with all normal loads in the vehicle and the tires cold; refer to the vehicle certification label.
^ Verify that all tires are sized to specification.
^ Inspect the tires for normal wear and damage.
3. Inspect the chassis and underbody.
^ Remove any excessive accumulation of mud, dirt or road deposits from the chassis and underbody.
4. Inspect for after-market equipment.
^ Check for after-market changes to the steering, suspension, wheel, and tire components (such as competition, heavy duty, and so on). The specifications do not apply to vehicles equipped with after-market equipment.

Visual Inspection Chart:

5. If an obvious cause for the concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
6. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures