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Preliminary Inspections - Steering. Suspension, Tires & Wheels

Inspect for:
- Tires for wrong pressure and uneven wear.
- Joints from the column to the steering gear for loose connectors or wear
- Front and rear suspension and the steering gear or linkage for loose or damaged parts.
- For out-of-round or out-of-balance tires, bent wheels, and loose and/or rough wheel bearings.
- Power steering system for leaks. Also check the power steering fluid level and the pump drive belt tension.