Wheels: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT TIRE
a. Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pressure.





Cold inflation pressure:
*1: For all loads including full rated loads
*2: For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)

b. Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) or less





2. ROTATING TIRES

HINT: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.

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: 8.0 g (0.018 lbs.) or less

NOTICE:
- Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position as shown in the illustration.
- Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the position. (Pushing force: 10 kgf/more than 2 secs.)
- After cleaning the surface which the balance weight will be adhered to of dirt, oil and water with a cleaning detergent, adhere the balance weight to the surface.
- Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
- Do not use the once used balance weight.
- Please use the TOYOTA genuine sticking type balance weight.





4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
b. Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
- Check for oil leaks
- Check mounting bushings for wear
- Bounce front and rear of the vehicle