TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM INSPECTION


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. INSPECT TIRE


    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)
      235/60R18 103V

      230 (2.3, 33)*1

      250 (2.5, 36)*2

      230 (2.3, 33)*1

      270 (2.7, 39)*2
      235/55R19 101V

      230 (2.3, 33)*1

      260 (2.6, 38)*2

      230 (2.3, 33)*1

      290 (2.9, 42)*2

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

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

    2. A01NEKZ

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

      Maximum tire runout
      1.4 mm (0.0551 in.) or less

  3. ROTATE TIRE


    1. Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.

      Condition

      Rotate Tire

      (Vehicle Front Facing Left)
      Vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire A01NF48
      Vehicle is equipped with a full-size spare tire A01NGAJ

  4. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE


    1. A01NFQKE01

      Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.

      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 securely with your finger to adhere it to the position.

      • Do not reuse the balance weight.

      • Use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weights.

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. Inspect the front axle hub bearing looseness Click here.

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. Inspect the rear axle hub bearing looseness Click here.

  7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. Inspect the front axle hub runout Click here.

  8. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. Inspect the rear axle hub runout Click here.