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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
a. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure





Except MEXICO





MEXICO





b. Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) or less





2. ROTATE TIRE

HINT: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you include the spare tire in 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.
Imbalance after adjustment:
265/70R16: 8 g (0.018 lbs.) or less
265/65R17: 7 g (0.015 lbs.) or less
4. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
5. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
6. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
7. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION