Pre-Alignment Checks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Honda Pilot, 2007 Honda Pilot, and 2006 Honda Pilot. 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: P235/70R16 104S

Tire pressure: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm ² , 32 psi), cold
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
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Bounce the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.