TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT TIRE


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

      Standard Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (unloaded vehicle)
      2WD
      Tire Size

      Front Pressure

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear Pressure

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Single Cab

      205/70R15C 106/104S

      Short Body

      2KD Engine

      		 230 (2.3, 33) 350 (3.5, 51)

      Short Body

      1TR, 2TR Engine

      		 210 (2.1, 30) 410 (4.1, 59)
      Long Body 240 (2.4, 35) 330 (3.3, 48)

      Extra Cab

      205/70R15C 106/104S

      		 260 (2.6, 38) 290 (2.9, 42)
      Double Cab 205/70R15C 106/104S 260 (2.6, 38) 290 (2.9, 42)
      215/65R16C 106/104S 260 (2.6, 38) 290 (2.9, 42)
      Standard Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (unloaded vehicle)
      4WD and Pre-Runner
      Tire Size

      Front Pressure

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear Pressure

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
      Single Cab 205R16C 110/108S 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35)
      255/70R15C 112/110S 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)
      Extra Cab 205R16C 110/108S 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35)
      255/70R15C 112/110S 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)
      Double Cab 205R16C 110/108S 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35)
      255/70R15C 112/110S 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)
      265/70R16C 112S 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)
      265/65R17C 112S 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)
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      Using a dial indicator, measure the tire runout.

      Maximum tire runout
      3.0 mm (0.118 in.)

  2. ROTATE TIRE

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    1. Rotate the tires.

      Tech Tips

      The rotation method is different depending on the type of the vehicle's wheels and spare tire's wheel (refer to the illustration).

  3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

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    1. Check and adjust the balance of the wheels.

      Imbalance after adjustment
      Tire Size Balance Weight

      205R16C 110/108S

      205/70R15C 106/104S

      215/65R16C 106/104S

      265/70R16C 112S

      255/70R15C 112/110S

      		 14 g (0.033 lb) or less
      265/65R17C 112S 13 g (0.029 lb) or less

  4. INSPECT WHEEL BEARING BACKLASH


    1. Inspect the front wheel bearing backlash for 2WD Click here.

    2. Inspect the front wheel bearing backlash for 4WD and Pre-Runner Click here.

  5. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION


    1. Inspect the front axle hub deviation for 2WD Click here.

    2. Inspect the front axle hub deviation for 4WD and Pre-Runner Click here.