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Wheels and Tires: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION

HINT: PreRunner is the model described below.
RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB
1. INSPECT TIRE
a. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.





Cold Tire Inflation Pressure:





b. Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) or less





2. ROTATING TIRE

HINT: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you include the spare tire in rotation.





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:
2WD: 11.0 g (0.024 lbs.) or less
4WD and PreRunner: 14.0 g (0.031 lbs.) or less





4. 2WD (Except PreRunner): CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in bearing shaft direction.
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 the mounting bushings for wear
^ Bounce front and rear of the vehicle