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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

TIRE AND WHEEL INSPECTION

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:
^ Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.
^ Rotate as shown in (B) if the spare tire is included in the 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: 14.0 grams (0.031 lbs.) or less
4. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
5. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
^ Check if oil leaks
^ Check the mounting bushings for wear
^ Bounce front and rear of the vehicle