Wheels: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
a. Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure:

(GS 400)

(GS 300)





b. Check the tire runout.

Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 inch) or less





2. ROTATING TIRES

HINT: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.





3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
a. Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.
b. If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.

Unbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lbs.) or less





NOTICE:
^ Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position shown in the illustration.
^ Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the position. (Pushing force: 10 kgf/more than 2 seconds)
^ After cleaning the surface which the balance weight will be adhered to of dirt, oil and water with a cleaning detergent, adhere the balance weight to the surface.
^ Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
^ Do not use the once used balance weight.
^ Please use the TOYOTA genuine sticking type balance weight.





4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.

Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

b. Check the axle hub deviation.

Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS AND EXCESSIVE PLAY
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
^ Check for oil leak.
^ Check mounting bushings for wear.
^ Bounce front and rear of the vehicle.