
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – GENERAL INSPECTION
SA–3
GENERAL INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure (2JZ–GE)
Tire size | Front kPa (kgf/cm², psi) | Rear kPa (kgf/cm², psi)
225/50ZR16 | 230 (2.3, 33) | —
245/50ZR16 | — | 250 (2.5, 36)
Cold tire inflation pressure (2JZ–GTE)
Tire size | Front kPa (kgf/cm², psi) | Rear kPa (kgf/cm², psi)
235/45ZR17 | 250 (2.5, 36) | —
255/40ZR17 | — | 250 (2.5, 36)
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout:
Less than 1.4 mm (0.055 in.)
2. 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 lb) or less
3. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
4. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
5. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORK PROPERLY
• Check for oil leak
• Check mounting bushings for wear
• Bounce front and rear of the vehicle