Pre-Alignment Checks

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

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, or the tire repair kit, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure.

   Tire size: 

   USA models: 

   Fit (base) model: 

   Front/Rear: 175/65R15 84S 

   Fit Sport and Sport Navi models: 

   Front/Rear: 185/55R16 83H 

   Canada models: 

   DX, DX-A, and LX models: 

   Front/Rear: 175/65R15 84S 

   Sport model: 

   Front/Rear: 185/55R16 83H 

   Tire pressure (at cold): 

   USA models: 

   Fit (base) model: 

   Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm ²  , 32 psi) 

   Fit Sport and Sport Navi models: 

   Front/Rear: 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm ²  , 33 psi) 

   Canada models: 

   DX, DX-A, and LX models: 

   Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm ²  , 32 psi) 

   Sport model: 

   Front/Rear: 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm ²  , 33 psi) 

5. Check the runout of the wheels and tires (see WHEEL RUNOUT INSPECTION  ).
6. Check the suspension ball joints. (Raise the vehicle on a lift, then hold a tire with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for movement.)
   Fig 1: Checking Suspension Ball Joints

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
7. Before doing alignment inspections, be sure to remove all extra weight from the vehicle, and no one should be inside the vehicle (driver or passengers).
8. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
9. Check that the steering column is set at the center tilt and telescopic position.