Removal
ComponentsOn-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When moving the shift lever from P to each position with the ignition switch
ON and the brake pedal depressed, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and
correctly into position.
(b) Start the engine and check that the ve ...
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
1. Tire size
2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
3. Location of treadwear indicators
4. Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which
form the plies in a tire.
5. Uniform tire quality grading
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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear.
■ Checking tire
1. New tread
2. Treadwear indicator
3. Worn tread
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by the “TWI” or “
” marks, etc., molded on the sidewall of each tire.
Check spare ti ...