Wheel And Tire System: Inspection

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INSPECT TIRE

Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure:

COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DISASSEMBLING

Tire size	Front Rear kPa (kg.fcm² , psi)
P185/65R15 86S P195/65R15 89S P195/65R15 89H	210(2.1,30)

Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

Fig 1: Checking Tire Runout Using A Dial Indicator

ROTATE TIRE
HINT:

See the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you include the spare tire in the rotation and when you do not.

Fig 2: Identifying Rotate Tire
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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: Checking Adjust Off-Car Balance
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INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE )
INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE )