Checks | Actions | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inspect the front and the rear suspension components, the steering gear, and the linkage for loose or damaged parts. |
| ||||||||||||||
Inspect for out-of-balance tires, bent wheels, and worn or loose wheel bearings. | Balance the wheels. Replace the wheels. Replace the wheel bearing. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect the power steering pump serpentine belt tension. | Tighten the power steering pump serpentine belt. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Check the power steering fluid level. | Repair any leaks. Perform a power steering gear test. Add power steering fluid. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect the tires for proper inflation pressures and normal tread wear. | Inflate the tires to the proper tire pressure. Replace the tires as needed. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect the wheel bearings for looseness. | Tighten the axle nut to the proper specification. Replace the strut wheel bearing as needed. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect for loose ball joints and tie rod ends. | Tighten the ball joints and the tie rods. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect the runout of the wheels and the tires. | Measure and correct the tire runout. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect the vehicle trim heights. | Correct the trim heights. Make the correction before adjusting the toe. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect for loose rack and pinion mounting. | Tighten the mounting brackets for the rack and pinion assembly. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect for improperly operating struts. | Replace the strut assembly. | ||||||||||||||
Inspect for loose control arms. | Tighten the control arm attachment bolts. Replace the control arm bushings as needed. |