Component Tests and General Diagnostics

INSPECTION





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





Cold tire inflation pressure

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





2. ROTATING TIRES

HINT:
^ Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.
^ Rotate as shown in (B) if the spare tire is included in the rotation.





3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
Using the Off-the-car balance, check and adjust the wheel balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lbs.) or less





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 that oil leaks
^ Check mounting bushings for wear
^ Bounce front and rear of the vehicle