For 1990-2009 cars

Checks | Actions
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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. | Replace 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.
Inspect the joint from the steering column to the steering gear for loose connections or wear. | Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolts. Replace the intermediate shaft, as needed.
Inspect the front and the rear suspension, the steering gear, and the linkage for loose or damaged parts. | Tighten the front and the rear suspension. Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket bolts. Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolts. Replace the front and the rear suspension, as needed. Replace the steering gear, as needed. Replace the intermediate shaft, as needed.
Inspect for out-of-round tires. | Perform a free runout test. Match-mount the tires.
Inspect for out-of-balance tires, bent wheels, and worn or loose wheel bearings. | Balance the wheels. Replace the wheels. Replace the wheel bearings.
Inspect the power steering pump serpentine belt tension. | Tighten the power steering pump serpentine belt.
Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Also, check the power steering fluid level. | Repair the leaks. Perform a power steering system test. Add power steering fluid, as needed.