Component Tests and General Diagnostics

INSPECTION





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

Cold tire inflation pressure:





(SEDAN):





(WAGON):

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

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





2. ROTATING TIRES

NOTICE: Tires must not be rotated for wagon due to the difference in size between the front and rear tires.

HINT:
^ Rotate tires as shown in the illustration as rotation.
^ 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.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lbs.) or less





NOTICE:
^ Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position as shown in the illustration.
^ Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the position.
(Pushing force: 10 kgf/more than 2 secs.)
^ After cleaning the surface that the balance weight will be adhered to of dirt, oil and water with a cleaning detergent, adhere the balance weight to the surface.
^ Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
^ Do not use the once used balance weight.
^ Please use the TOYOTA genuine sticking type balance weight.





4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Check the backlash in the 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 BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS AND EXCESSIVE PLAY
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
^ Check if oil leaks
^ Check mounting bushings for wear
^ Bounce front and rear of the vehicle