Wheels and Tires: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION1. INSPECT TIRE
a. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold Inflation Pressure
Normal Driving
Trailer towing
b. Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
a. Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
b. If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 grams (0.018 lbs.) or less
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
b. Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
- Check for oil leaks
- Check mounting bushings for wear
- Check front and rear of the vehicle for bounce