Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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.

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 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