Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge/Shoulder Wear

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6LSECTION Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge/Shoulder Wear



Wheels And Tires

Pinpoint Tests

For a description of the various tire wear patterns, refer to Inspection and Verification. Inspection And Verification

Pinpoint Test B: Outer Edge/Shoulder Wear

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Excessive toe in
- Incorrect wheel and tire rotation



PINPOINT TEST B: OUTER EDGE/SHOULDER WEAR

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B1 MEASURE THE TREAD DEPTH


- Using a tread depth gauge or similar tool, measure the outside edge/shoulder tread depth.
- Is the tread depth greater than 2/32 inch?

Yes
ROTATE the wheel and tire assemblies.

CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal -0.15 degrees (toe out). CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to Suspension &/or Alignment.

No
INSTALL a new tire(s). CHECK and ADJUST the toe to nominal. CHECK and ADJUST caster and camber to nominal. REFER to Suspension &/or Alignment.

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RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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