RX400h · Service Manual SUSPENSION & AXLE

INSPECTION

Inspection


INSPECT TIRE
  1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

    Cold tire inflation pressure 
    Tire size
    For driving under 180 km/h (112 mph)
    kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
    For driving at over 180 km/h (112 mph)
    kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
    235/55R18 99V
    220 (2.2, 32)
    230 (2.3, 34)
    235/55R18 100V
    220 (2.2, 32)
    230 (2.3, 34)

  1. Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout (vertical and horizontal).

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


ROTATE TIRES

  1. F049470E01
    See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.


INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

  1. C080976
    Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.

  1. If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.

    Imbalance after adjustment:
    8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less


INSPECT BEARING LOOSENESS

  1. C108155
    Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.

    Maximum:
    0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

    NOTICE:
    Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

    HINT:
    If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.


INSPECT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

  1. C108156
    Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

    Maximum:
    0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

    NOTICE:
    Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

    HINT:
    If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

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