why does my Toyota RAV4 have excessive tire wear?

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather necessary tools and parts.
• Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

2. Inspect and Adjust Tire Pressure

• Use a tire pressure gauge to measure each tire's pressure.
• Inflate or deflate the tires to match the manufacturer’s recommended PSI, found in the owner’s manual or on the driver’s door jamb.

3. Wheel Alignment

• Tools Required: Alignment machine
• If misalignment is found, adjust the camber, caster, and toe settings according to the specifications in the repair manual.

4. Replace Worn Suspension Components

• Tools Required: Socket set, wrenches, jack, jack stands
• Remove any damaged components (e.g., control arms, bushings, struts).
• Replace with OEM or quality aftermarket parts, ensuring proper torque specifications are followed.

5. Rotate Tires

• Tools Required: Jack, jack stands, lug wrench
• Remove tires from the vehicle and rotate them according to the pattern recommended in the owner’s manual.
• Reinstall the tires, tightening lug nuts to the specified torque.