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Tire & Wheel: Inspection

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

System Name Go To
Lighting System (Adaptive Front-Lighting System) INITIALIZATION
Power Window Control System PRE-CHECK
Power Back Door System INITIALIZATION
Sliding Roof System PRE-CHECK
  1. INSPECT TIRE 
    1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

      Cold tire inflation pressure: 

      COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

      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)
    2. Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.

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

      Fig 1: Checking Tire Runout
      G03012893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. 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 Tire Rotation
      G03012894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. 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 Balance Machine
      G03012895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (FRONT) 
  5. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (REAR) 
  6. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (FRONT) 
  7. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (REAR)