Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Component Tests and General Diagnostics








TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRES
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold Tire Inflation Pressure









(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
Maximum tire runout:
1.4 mm (0.0551 in.)
2. ROTATE TIRES





(a) Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.




(1) Steel wheel
Maximum imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.0176 lb.)
HINT: If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.




(2) Others (Non-steel wheel)
Maximum imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.0176 lb.)

NOTICE:
- Use a cleaning detergent to remove dirt, oil and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered.
- Do not touch the adhesive surface of the tape.
- Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position (A) shown in the illustration.
Width (A):
25 mm (0.984 in.)
- Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the position.
- Do not reuse the balance weight.
- The inner side balance weight should be installed by clipping it to the rim.
- If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
HINT: Front Axle Hub.

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
HINT: Rear Axle Hub.

6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
HINT: Front Axle Hub.

7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT
HINT: Rear Axle Hub.