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TIRE & WHEEL - WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM

WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM

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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
Front, Rear
Tire size
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
P215/60R16 94V 200 (2.0, 29)
P215/55R17 93V 210 (2.1, 30)

(b) Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.

Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less

R03031

(A) (B) 2. ROTATE TIRES

Front HINT:

Rotate tires as shown in illustration (A) if a spare tire is not
included in the rotation.

Rotate tires as shown in illuatration (B) if a spare tire is in-
cluded in the rotation.

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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 lb) or less

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4. INSPECT BEARING LOOSENESS (SEE PAGE 30-2 )

5. INSPECT AXLE HUB RUNOUT (SEE PAGE 30-2 )

2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)

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TIRE & WHEEL - WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

1. VEHICLE PULLING DIAGNOSIS (SEE PAGE 26-2 )
2. DIAGNOSIS OF TIRE VIBRATION

Check that the wheel NG NG

nuts are fully tightened Repair

Inspect bearing looseness OK

Replace tire(s)
OK Inspect axle hub runout

Return the vehicle

OK OK to customer
Check tire pressure Check wheel balance

NG OK
NG

Inspect bearing looseness NG

Adjustment Adjustment Repair
Inspect axle hub runout

NG

OK
Check wheel balance

3. DIAGNOSIS OF IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR

OK OK Tire rotation or
Check tire pressure Check wheel alignment
replace tire(s)

NG NG

Adjustment Adjustment

NG

OK
Check wheel alignment

2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)

Author
: Date
: 2403