Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure.

   Tire size: '00-03 models: 

   Front: 205/55R16 89W 

   Rear: 225/50R16 92W 

   '04-07 models: 

   Front: 215/45R17 87W 

   Rear: 245/40R17 91W 

   '08-09 model: 

   Front: 215/45R17 87W 

   Rear (except CR model): 245/40R17 91W 

   Rear (CR model): 255/40R17 94W 

   Tire pressure: Front/Rear: 220 kpa (2.2 kgf/cm ²  , 32 psi), cold 

5. Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
6. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for wobbling.)
   Fig 1: Checking Wheel Wobbling

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7. Before doing alignment inspections, be sure to remove all extra weight from the vehicle, and no one should be inside the vehicle (driver or passengers).
8. Bounce the suspension up and down several times.
9. Check the ride height of each suspension. Make sure the vehicle is empty, is parked on a level surface, and has properly inflated tires (the treadwear indicator must not be showing). If the height is out of specification, adjust the load as necessary.

   Height: 

   Front: 192-202 mm (7.56-7.95 in.) 

   Rear: 220-230 mm (8.66-9.06 in.) 

   Front: 

   Fig 2: Checking Ride Height Of Front Suspension

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   The height from the ground to the center of the head of the lower arm's front bushing bolt.

   Rear: 

   Fig 3: Checking Ride Height Of Rear Suspension

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   The height from the ground to the center of the head of the lower arm's rear bushing bolt.