Tire And Wheel System: Inspection

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INSPECT TIRES

Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure:

for Hatchback

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION FOR HATCHBACK

Tire Size	Vehicle Speed	Front kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)	Rear kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)
P175/65R14 81S P185/60R15 84T	Driving below 160 km/h (100 mph)	220 (2.2, 32)	220 (2.2, 32)
P175/65R14 81S P185/60R15 84T	Driving over 160 km/h (100 mph)	240 (2.4, 35)	240 (2.4, 35)
185/60R15 84H	Driving below 160 km/h (100 mph)	220 (2.2, 32)	220 (2.2, 32)
185/60R15 84H	Driving over 160 km/h (100 mph)	230 (2.3, 33)	230 (2.3, 33)

for Sedan

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION FOR SEDAN

Tire Size	Vehicle Speed	Front kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)	Rear kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)
P175/65R14 81S P185/60R15 84T	Driving below 160 km/h (100 mph)	220 (2.2, 32)	220 (2.2, 32)
P175/65R14 81S P185/60R15 84T	Driving over 160 km/h (100 mph)	240 (2.4, 35)	240 (2.4, 35)
175/65R14 82T 185/60R15 84H	Driving below 160 km/h (100 mph)	220 (2.2, 32)	220 (2.2, 32)
175/65R14 82T 185/60R15 84H	Driving over 160 km/h (100 mph)	230 (2.3, 33)	230 (2.3, 33)

Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout:

1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less

Fig 1: Identifying Runout Of Tires
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

ROTATE TIRES

Fig 2: Rotating Tires
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

HINT:

Rotate tires, as shown in the illustration.
INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
1. Check and perform off-car balancing.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Balance
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. If required, perform on-car balancing.
  Imbalance after adjustment:
  
  8 g (0.0181b) or less
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )