Toyota All Models Inspection Standards Manual page 10

MECHANICAL STANDARDS
AND PROCESS NOTES
Item
29 Heater operates properly.
30 A/C operates properly.
31 No abnormal noise or vibration from engine.
32 No excessive wind or road noise.
33 No abnormal tire vibration/steering wheel shimmy during road test.
34 No abnormal squeaks or rattles within the interior of the vehicle.
Item
35 Frame/Unibody condition.
36 Panel alignment and fit.
37 Lower body and underbody condition.
38 Suspension-related items for wear/leaks and proper performance.
II. Road Test
Criteria
III. Frame, Structure and Underbody
Criteria
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Comments
A/C or heater noise can be result of bent or incorrectly positioned
piping due to accident damage or incorrect installation.
A/C and heater performance should be checked during engine
warm-up and hot idle tests. If in doubt, use refrigerant recycling
machine and recharge per specification.
Excessive engine drone may be result of bent or warped exhaust
system. Can also be caused by "jumped" motor mounts or engine
bay distortion due to accident damage.
A pulsation (beating) may indicate a tire balance issue.
Comments
Check frame/unibody for evidence of damage; no non-factory
welds; no cracks; not bent; no evidence of flood damage. See
"Explanation of Structural (Frame/Unibody) Damage" following
Mechanical Standards and Process Notes.
Panels should fit flush with no uneven gaps. Check for any high
or low panel alignment.
Inspect steering rack, linkage, bushings, control arms and dust boots.
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