Section 478 (Wheel And Tire System): Inspection

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INSPECT TIRE

Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure:

COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Tire size	Front kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)	Rear kPa (kgf/cm² , psi)
P225/55R17 95H	220 (2.2, 31)	220 (2.2, 31)
245/45R18 96W	230 (2.3, 33)	230 (2.3, 33)

Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less

Fig 1: Measuring Tire Run Out
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ROTATE TIRE
HINT:
- Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.
- Rotate as shown in (A) if the spare tire is included in the rotation.
  
  Fig 2: Tire Rotation Procedure Diagram
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INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
1. Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
2. If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
  Imbalance after adjustment: 5.0 g (0.011 lb) or less
  
  Fig 3: View Of Wheel Balancing Machine
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INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (SEE PAGE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT AXLE HUB LOOSENESS (SEE PAGE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )