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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.
Cold tire inflation pressure:

for USA, CANADA





Cold tire inflation pressure:

for MEXICO









(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
Tire runout:
1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less
2. ROTATE TIRES





(a) Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration (A). If the vehicle is equipped with a grand spare tire, rotate the tires as shown in the illustration (B).
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.





Imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less
NOTICE:
- Remove dirt, oil, and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered with a cleaning detergent.
- Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
- Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position shown in the illustration.
- Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the indicated position.
- Do not reuse balance weights.
HINT:
- For 19-inch wheels both inner side and outer side balance weight are sticking type.
- For 17-inch wheels the inner side balance weight should be installed by clipping it to the rim.
- If necessary, check and adjust wheel balance using an on-the-car balancer.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
HINT: Front Axle Hub.

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (for 2WD)
HINT: Rear Axle Hub.

6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (for 4WD)
HINT: Rear Axle Hub.

7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
HINT: Front Axle Hub.

8. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 2WD)
HINT: Rear Axle Hub.

9. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 4WD)
HINT: Rear Axle Hub.