Section 427 (Wheel & Tire System): Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus RX 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the terminal is reconnected.

SYSTEM INSPECTION

System Name	Action
Lighting System (Adaptive Front-Lighting System)	PRE-CHECK
Power Window Control System	PRE-CHECK
Power Back Door System	PRE-CHECK
Sliding Roof System	PRE-CHECK

INSPECT TIRE

Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure:

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

Tire size	Front kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)	Rear kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)
225/65R17 101S P235/55R18 99V	210 (2.1, 30)	210 (2.1, 30)

Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.

Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less

Fig 1: Measuring Tire Runout

ROTATE TIRE
HINT:
- Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.
- Rotate as shown in (A) if the spare tire is included in the rotation.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Rotation
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
1. Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
2. If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Balancing Machine
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH [Front] (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH [Front] (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION [Rear] (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION [Rear] (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )