Section 1029 (Wheel & 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

Tire size	Front kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)	Rear kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)
185/65R15 86S	240 (2.4, 35)	230 (2.3, 33)

Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout (vertical and horizontal).
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less

Fig 1: Checking Tire Runout Using Dial Indicator

ROTATE TIRE
HINT:

Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Identifying Tire Rotation Procedure
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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: Identifying Wheel Balancing Machine
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INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )