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Wheels: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





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





Cold tire inflation pressure:

*1: For driving under 180 km/h (112 mph)
*2: For driving at 180 km/h (112 mph) or over

b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 inch) or less





2. ROTATE TIRE

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

3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE





a) Check and adjust off-the car balance.





b) If necessary, check and adjust on-the car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb.) or less

NOTICE:
^ Remove dirt, oil and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered with a cleaning detergent.
^ Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
^ 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 secs.)
^ Do not reuse balance weight.
^ Please use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weight.

4. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
5. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
6. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
7. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION