Component Tests and General Diagnostics

TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM:

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRES
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:





*1: Only for front tires
*2: Only for rear tires






(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of tires.
Tire runout:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
2. ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
- If the rotating direction of the tires is specified, rotate the tires as shown in illustration.
- 2WD models with 17-inch tires or 18-inch tires cannot be rotated.





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 lb.) or less.
HINT: In the case of 16-inch wheels, balance weight should be installed by tapping.
- 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 a balance weight.
- Please use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weight.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE DEVIATION AND BACKLASH

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE DEVIATION AND BACKLASH