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Component Tests and General Diagnostics








TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Standard cold tire inflation pressure:










(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
Standard tire runout:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less





2. ROTATE TIRE
(a) Rotate the tires.
HINT: When including the spare tire in the rotation, follow the arrows in the illustration.

3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE





(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.





(b) If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance using a LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weight.
Standard imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb.) or less.
- Using a cleaning detergent, remove dirt, oil and water from the areas shown in the illustration.
- Do not touch the adhesive part of the balance weight.
- Adhere the balance weight to the areas shown in the illustration.
- Push the balance weight securely with your fingers to attach it.
- Do not reuse the balance weight.