Steel and Aluminum Wheels
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Swift + and 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Free radial runout: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Abnormal or Excessive Tire Wear
| Checks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Check the front-wheel and rear-wheel alignment. | Align the front and the rear wheels. |
| Inspect for excessive toe. | Adjust the toe. |
| Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring. | Replace the spring. |
| Inspect for out-of-balance tires. | Balance the tires. |
| Inspect for worn strut dampeners. | Replace the strut dampeners. |
| Check for a failure to rotate tires. | Rotate the tires. Replace the tires as needed. |
| Check for an overloaded vehicle. | Maintain the proper load weight. |
| Inspect for low tire inflation. | Inflate the tires to the proper pressure. |
Scuffed Tires
| Checks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Inspect for incorrect toe. | Adjust the toe. |
| Inspect for a twisted or a bent suspension arm. | Replace the suspension arm. |
Wheel Tramp
| Checks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Inspect for an out-of-balance tire or wheel. | Balance the tire or the wheel. |
| Inspect for improper strut dampener action. | Replace the strut dampeners. |
Cupped Tires
| Checks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Check the front-wheel and the rear-wheel alignment | Align the front and the rear wheels. |
| Inspect for worn strut dampeners. | Replace the strut dampeners. |
| Inspect for worn or loose wheel bearings. | Tighten the drive axle nut. Replace the wheel bearings as needed. |
| Inspect for excessive tire or wheel runout. | Match-mount the tires. Replace the tires as needed. |
| Inspect for a worn ball joint. | Replace the ball joint. Replace the wheels as needed. |
| Check the steering gear preload adjustment. | Perform a rack bearing preload on-vehicle adjustment. |