Inspection

TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

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

Cold Tire Inflation Pressure









(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of tires.
Maximum tire runout:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. ROTATE TIRES





(a) Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
2WD models with 17-inch tires or 18-inch tires cannot be rotated.

3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.





Maximum imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb)
NOTICE:
- Use a cleaning detergent to remove dirt, oil and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered.
- Do not touch the adhesive surface of the balance weight.
- Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat surface (A) shown in the illustration.
Width (A):
25 mm (0.984 in.)
- Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the position.
- Do not reuse a balance weight.
- Use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weight.
HINT:
- For 17-inch and 18-inch wheels, both inner side and outer side balance weight are sticking type.
- For 16-inch wheels, the inner side balance weight should be installed by clipping it to the rim.
- If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Inspect the front axle hub bearing looseness .
5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Inspect the rear axle hub bearing looseness .
6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Inspect the front axle hub runout .
7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Inspect the rear axle hub runout .