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Inspection [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT TIRES
- Inspect the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Size Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Front Rear P225/45R17 90V 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 , 33 psi) Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (for Compact Spare Tire)
Tire Size Cold Tire Inflation Pressure T125/70D17 98M 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 , 60 psi) - Tire pressure adjustment method when warm:
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monitor / Data List.
- Adjust the tire pressure so that the displayed value is equal to the set pressure.
- Perform initialization and check that initialization completes.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2015 - ]
- Check and record the value of the Data List item "Temperature in Tire". (Ts)
- Check and record the ambient temperature during tire pressure adjustment. (Tm)
- Readjust the tire pressure according to the difference between the tire internal temperature (Ts) and the ambient temperature (Tm). (P)
HINT:
Tire internal temperature: Ts, Ambient temperature: Tm, Tire pressure readjustment value: P
P = (Specified Pressure) + (Ts - Tm)
- Check the pressure adjustment value with the Data List item "Tire Inflation Pressure".
- Tire pressure adjustment method when warm:
- Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
Maximum Tire Runout
1.4 mm (0.0551 in.)
HINT:
Measure the runout with the wheel assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Inspect the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
- ROTATE TIRES
- Remove the wheel assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.
Front - Install the wheel assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- Remove the wheel assembly.
- INSPECT AND ADJUST WHEEL BALANCE
- Inspect and adjust the off-the-car balance.
*a 25 mm (0.984 in.) Maximum Wheel Imbalance
8.0 g (0.0176 lb)
NOTE:- 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 balance weight.
- Adhere a stick-on type balance weight to the flat surface*a shown in the illustration.
- Push the balance weight with your finger to securely adhere it to the desired position.
- Do not reuse balance weights.
- Use only SCION genuine stick-on type balance weights or equivalent.
HINT:
- Use clip-on type balance weights for the inner side, and stick-on type balance weights for the outer side.
- If the tires vibrate even after the off-the-car balance adjustment, adjust the wheel balance with on-the-car balancing as necessary.
- Inspect and adjust the off-the-car balance.
- INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2015 - ]
- INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2015 - ]
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.