Tire Wear; Abnormal Tire Wear; Air Pressure; Air Leakage - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

SCHECIULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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Abnormal tire wear
Abnormal tire wear patterns shown in the illustration can
(a)
(b)
occur. Refer to the chart for the possible causes and
Tire Wear
SHOULDER WEAR
CENTER WE:AR
WEAR INDICATOR
FEATHERED EDGE UNEVEN WEAR
1. Check the remaining tread.
Remaining tread
Standard tires: 1.6mm (0.063 in) min.
Snow tires: 50% of tread
2.A tire should be replaced if the wear indicators are
exposed.
actions.
Underinflation
(both sides worn)
lncorrect camber
(one side worn)
Hard cornering
Lack of rotation
Possible cause
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AIR VALVE
Action
Measure and adjust
pressure
Repair or replace
suspension parts
Reduce speed
Rotate tires
Overinflation
Lack of rotation
Incorrect toe-in
Incorrect camber or caster
Malfunctioning suspension
Unbalanced wheel
Out-of-round brake drum
or disc
Other mechanical problem
Lack of rotation
lncorrect toe-in
Measure and adjust
pressure
Rotate tires
Adjust toe-in
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Repair or replace axle and
suspension parts
Repair or replace
Balance or replace
Correct or replace
Correct or replace
Rotate tires
Adiust toe-in
Air Pressure
Check the air pressure of all tires, including the spare tire,
with an air pressure gauge. If necessary, adjust the air
pressure.
Air pressure: Refer to Section Q.
Air Leakage
Verify that there is no air leakage from the air valve.
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