If there is wear/play relating to your front wheel I suspect there may be no need to jack it up, just grab the top of the wheel and give it a good shake, if the bearing is worn you will likely hear a clunk, likewise if wear in wear in the suspension it too may clunk. For wear in the steering grab the front and rear of the wheel push on one hand while pulling with the other and reverse the process a few times..
Best of luck Craig..
