Component Tests and General Diagnostics

TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: 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 the tires.





Maximum tire runout:

1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

2. ROTATE TIRES

(a) for Non-directional Tires





(1) Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.

(b) for Directional Tires

(1) Directional tires cannot be rotated.

HINT
Tires cannot be rotated because they are unidirectional and the size of the front and rear tires is different.

3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

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





Maximum imbalance after adjustment:

8.0 g (0.0176 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 tape.
* Adhere a 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 your finger to adhere it to the position.
* Do not reuse the balance weight.
* Use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weights.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Inspect the front axle hub bearing looseness Front Axle Hub.

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Inspect the rear axle hub bearing looseness Rear Axle Hub.

6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Inspect the front axle hub runout Front Axle Hub.

7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Inspect the rear axle hub runout Rear Axle Hub.