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Component Tests and General Diagnostics





TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRE

(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.





Standard tire runout:

1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less

2. ROTATE TIRE

(a) Rotate the tires as shown 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

NOTICE:
* 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.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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

6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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

7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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