Wheels and Tires: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
a. Check the tires for wear and for the 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: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.





3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
a. Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
b. If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.

Unbalance 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: 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)

b. Check the axle hub deviation.

Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 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 for oil leaks
- Check mounting bushings for wear
- Bounce front and rear of the vehicle