FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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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:





*1: For driving under 100 mph (160 km/h)
*2: For driving at 100 mph (160 km/h) or over






(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
Tire runout:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less






2. ROTATE TIRE
HINT:
If the rotating direction of the tires is specified, rotate the tires as shown in illustration "A". If the rotating direction of the tires is not specified, rotate the tires as shown in illustration "B".

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:
8.0g (0.018lb.) 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 position.
- Do not reuse balance weight.
- Please use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weight.


4. INSPECT BEARING LOOSENESS
Front Axle Hub FOR FRONT AXLE, Rear Axle Hub FOR REAR AXLE)
5. INSPECT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
Front Axle Hub FOR FRONT AXLE, Rear Axle Hub FOR REAR AXLE)