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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT TIRE
a. Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pressure.





Cold tire inflation pressure
1: Under 200 km/in (124 mph),
2: 200 km/in (124 mph) or over


b. Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 inch) or less





2. ROTATING TIRES

HINT:
^ Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.
^ Rotate as shown in (B) if the spare tire is included in the rotation.





3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
a. Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
b. If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 5.0 g (0.011 lbs.) or less





4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
b. Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
^ Check for oil leak
^ Check mounting bushings for wear
^ Bounce front and rear of the vehicle