TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT TIRES

   
   

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

      Standard Cold Tire Inflation Pressure

      Tire Size Destination Front kPa (kgf/cm2, psi) Rear kPa (kgf/cm2, psi) 245/75R17 Middle East 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) 260 (2.6, 38)*1 General Export 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) 260 (2.6, 38)*1 285/65R17 Middle East 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) Australia 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) General Export 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) Europe 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35) China 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35) 285/60R18 Middle East 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) Australia 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) General Export 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33) Europe 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35) China 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35) 285/50R20 Europe 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35) 260 (2.6, 38)*1

      ^*1: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over

   2. 

      Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.

      Tire runout
      3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

2. ROTATE TIRES

   
   
   1. 

      Text in Illustration

      *a	Front of the Vehicle

      Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:

      for Aluminum Wheel

      131 N*m  { 1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf }

      for Steel Wheel

      209 N*m  { 2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf }

3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

   
   

   1. 

      for Steel Wheel Type:

      Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.

      Standard Imbalance After Adjustment
      12 g (0.0265 lb) or less

      Tech Tips

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

   2. for Aluminum Wheel Type:

      Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.

      Tire Size	Standard Imbalance After Adjustment
      285/65R17	7.5 g (0.0165 lb) or less
      285/60R18	7.0 g (0.0154 lb) or less
      285/50R20	6.5 g (0.0143 lb) or less

      

      Text in Illustration

      *a

      for 17 Inch Wheels

      *b

      for 18 Inch or 20 Inch Wheels

      Note

      
      

      • Use a cleaning detergent to remove dirt, oil and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be attached.

      • Do not touch the adhesive surface of the tape.

      • Attach a sticking-type balance weight to the flat surface (A) shown in the illustration.

        Width (A)
        20 mm (0.787 in.)

      • Push the balance weight firmly so that it securely adheres to the position.

      • Do not reuse the balance weight.

      Tech Tips

      
      

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

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

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB

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5. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT

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