Wheels and Tires: Testing and Inspection
TIRE AND WHEEL INSPECTION1. 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: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you include the spare tire in the rotation and when you do not.
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 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: 0.07 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 that oil leaks
- Check mounting bushings for wear
- Bounce front and rear of the vehicle