FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Inspection/Adjustment

AIR PRESSURE





Check air pressure of all tires, including the spare tire, with an air pressure gauge. If necessary, adjust air pressure.





AIR LEAKAGE

Verify that there is no air leaking from valve stem.





TIRE WEAR

1. Check remaining tread depth.

Tread depth:
Standard tires: 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) minimum
Snow tires: 50% of tread


2. Tire should be replaced if wear indicator ribs are exposed.





INSPECTION (TIRE AND WHEEL)

Tire should be replaced if any deep cracks, damage, deformation or local baldness is found.





WHEEL AND TIRE RUNOUT

1. Raise vehicle and place it on safety stands.

2. Set dial indicator probe against wheel, and measure runout through one full revolution.

Runout:
Wheel: 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) maximum
Tire: 0.08 inch (2.0 mm) maximum


3. Replace wheel if necessary.





NOTICE: Check wheel balance after replacement of a wheel or tire.





LUG NUT

Tighten lug nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 65 - 87 ft. lbs. (88 - 118 Nm)