45 Pre-Alignment Inspection Dry Park Check Steering Linkage Parts Sway Bar System Ride Height Control Arm Bushings Wear Indicator Ball Joints Tire Siz
{"Image DocumentName": "Pre-Alignment Inspection", "Image ImageDescription": "Conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle prior to performing an alignment. Listen and analyze the driver s comments and symptoms test. Drive the vehicle if possible. Check for vibrations, pulling and other symptoms that might cause driver complaints. If pulling is detected, check to see if the vehicle pulls while braking. Before you put the vehicle on the rack, perform a visual inspection. Inspect for obvious sagging and leaning. This could indicate worn or broken springs. An alignment cannot be performed if this condition exists. Raise the vehicle and begin the inspection at the rear. Check the following: Tailpipe and hangers, Rear shocks/struts (leaks, mounts, bushings), Rear springs (broken, sagging), Fuel leaks, Rear trailing arm (cracks, bushings, rust-out), Rear axle (fluid leaks, damage, rust-out), Rear brake fluid leaks, Check Rear tires for: size, wear-out, damage, wear pattern, air pressure; check the Rear U-Joints (looseness, red dust at seals), Parking brake cable (check for free action), Muffler, Exhaust pipe, Front U-Joints (looseness, red dust at seals), Transmission (mount, fluid leaks), Exhaust manifold (cracks, gasket leaks), Front motor mount (left side most often), check the Front tires for: size, wear-out, damage, wear pattern, check for Fluid leaks at the engine, check the Front springs (broken, sagging). Perform a DRY PARK check on the following parts: (Weight on the wheels, Pins in the turntables): Tie rod ends, Rack & Pinion, Center Link, Idler Arm, Pitman Arm, Steering gear (free play), Sway Bar (links, frame bushings), Strut Rod Bushings, Wear Indicator Ball Joints. NOW, Raise the vehicle and inspect the following: Ball joints (other than wear indicator joints), Control Arm Bushings, Strut Mounts, Front and rear wheel bearings. Make notes of all needed repairs. Discuss the needed repairs with the driver. Repairs should be performed prior to performing an alignment. Dry Park Check. Steering Linkage Parts. Sway Bar System. Ride Height. Control Arm Bushings. Wear Indicator Ball Joints. Tire Size and Pressure. Raised Position. Load Carrying Ball Joints. Wheel Bearings.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}