TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM INSPECTION

INSPECT TIRE

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

   Cold tire inflation pressure

   Area Tire size Front kPa (kgf/cm2, psi) Rear kPa (kgf/cm2, psi) Australia 245/55R19 103S 245/65R17 107S 4 passengers or less 210 (2.1, 30) *1 220 (2.2, 32) *2 210 (2.1, 30) *1 220 (2.2, 32) *2 5 passengers or more 210 (2.1, 30) *1 220 (2.2, 32) *2 230 (2.3, 33) *1 240 (2.4, 35) *2 Russia 245/55R19 103S 4 passengers or less 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30) 5 passengers or more 210 (2.1, 30) 230 (2.3, 33)

   *1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)

   *2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over

2. 

   Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.

   Tire runout
   1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less

ROTATE TIRES

1. 

   Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.

INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

1. 

   Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.

   Imbalance after adjustment
   8.0 g (0.018 lb.) or less

   Note:
   

   • Remove dirt, oil, and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered with a cleaning detergent.

   • Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.

   • Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position shown in the illustration.

   • Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the indicated position.

   • Do not reuse balance weights.

   Tip:
   

   • For 19-inch wheels both inner side and outer side balance weight are sticking type.

   • For 17-inch wheels the inner side balance weight should be installed by clipping it to the rim.

INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (for 2WD)

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INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (for 4WD)

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INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 2WD)

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INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 4WD)

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