Component Tests and General Diagnostics

INSPECTION





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

Cold tire inflation pressure





(GS 430)





(GS 300)

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





2. ROTATING TIRES

HINT:
^ Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.
^ Rotate as shown in (B) if the spare tire is included in the rotation.

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 lb) 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 secs.)
^ 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