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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) When the design of the left and right side wheels is the same:





(1) Tire rotation cannot be performed on this vehicle.

(b) When the design of the left and right side wheels is different:





(1) Tire rotation cannot be performed on this vehicle.





HINT
Identification marks are stamped on the back of a spoke of each wheel to indicate the installation position on the vehicle.





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.

HINT
If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

Front Axle Hub.

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

Rear Axle Hub.

6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

Front Axle Hub.

7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

Rear Axle Hub.