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Inspection [12/2012 - 11/2013]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT TIRES 
    1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

      Cold Tire Inflation Pressure

      Tire Size Front
      kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi)
      Rear
      kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi)
      225/65R17 102H 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33)
      235/55R18 99H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)

      Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (for Compact Spare Tire)

      Tire Size kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi)
      T165/80R17 104M 420 (4.2, 60)
    2. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
      GTY102957Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Tire runout

      1.4 mm (0.0551 in.) or less

  2. ROTATE TIRES 
    1. Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.
      GTY369746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Full Size Spare Tire
      *B w/o Full Size Spare Tire
      *a Front of the Vehicle

      Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE 
    1. for Aluminum Wheel Type:

      Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.

      GTY371297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum imbalance after adjustment

      8.0 g (0.0176 lb.)

      NOTE:
      • Use a cleaning detergent to remove dirt, oil and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered.
      • Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
      • Adhere a sticking type balance weight to the flat surface (A) shown in the illustration.

        Width (A)

        25 mm (0.984 in.)

      • Push the balance weight firmly to adhere it to the position.
      • Do not reuse the balance weight.

      HINT: 

      • The inner side balance weights should be installed by clipping them to the rim.
      • If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.
    2. for Steel Wheel Type:

      Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.

      GTY163707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum imbalance after adjustment

      8.0 g (0.0176 lb.)

      HINT: 

      If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.

  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]

  7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]