Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

1. DIAGNOSIS OF TIRE VIBRATION

1. TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics

NG -- Go to step 3

OK -- Go to step 4

3. REPAIR OR REPLACE TIRE(S)

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST WHEEL BALANCE Component Tests and General Diagnostics

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 2WD: Testing and Inspection, for 4WD: Testing and Inspection)

NG -- Go to step 6

OK -- Go to step 7

6. REPAIR FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 2WD: Removal, for 4WD: Removal)

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

7. PERFORM ROAD TEST

NEXT -- RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER

2. DIAGNOSIS OF IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR

1. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. REPAIR OR REPLACE TIRE(S)

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service and Repair

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. PERFORM ROAD TEST

NEXT -- RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER