Wheels and Tires: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT TIRE





Cold tire inflation pressure:

a. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 inch) or less





2. ROTATE TIRE

HINT: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you include the spare tire in the rotation and when you do not.

3. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH. Refer to Drive Shaft; Testing and Inspection; Procedures.
4. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
5. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
6. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION





7. 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