Pre-Alignment Checks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda CR-V and 2005 Honda CR-V. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
Make sure the suspension is not modified.
Check the tire size and tire pressure.
Tire size:

Front/Rear: 215/65R16 98T

Tire pressure:

Front/Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm ² , 29 psi)
Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
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 Suspension Ball Joints For Wobbling
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Bounce the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.