| Check | ||
| The vehicle must be measured and adjusted in the ready-to-drive condition, otherwise measurement and adjustment errors occur | Remove heavy objects from the vehicle, detach detachable parts such as roof racks. | |
| Note test/measurement results and unusual features | ||
1 | Check condition of tires | Visual inspection for wear pattern, tread depth and damage. | |
2 | Check tire inflation pressure | See tire inflation pressure chart inside the fuel filler flap. | |
3 | Check condition of rims | Visual inspection for damage. | |
4 | Check vehicle underbody | Visual inspection for damage, corrosion of chassis parts and load-bearing body parts, leaks from components and pipes. | |
5 | Inspect wheel bearing play | Without dial gauge. | |
6 | Checking condition of steering mechanism | Tie rods, tie rod joints and steering coupling. | |
7 | Check rack-and-pinion steering bellows and replace if necessary |