Wheel/Tire Balancing Procedure

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-- Let the wheel/tire turn on the balancing machine.

-- Check the run of the characteristic lines on the sidewall of the tire in the area of the rim flange.

-- Check the tire wear pattern while the wheel/tire is turning.

NOTE:

In the event of one-sided wear, flat spots from braking or severe wear spots, smooth running cannot be achieved by balancing. In this case, the tire must be replaced.

-- Check the run-out on the wheel/tire. If the wheel with tire runs untrue although there are no flat spots, a radial or lateral run-out may be the cause.

-- Check wheel with tire for radial- and lateral run-out. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES, RADIAL AND LATERAL RUN OUT, CHECKING WITH TIRE DIAL GAUGE .

-- If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified tolerance, balance the wheel and tire.

NOTE:

Do not use more than 60 grams of weight per wheel.

If more weight is necessary, a smoother running can achieved by matched mounting of the tire. Matching a tire. Refer to TIRES AND RIMS, MATCHING .

The display in the balancing machine should show 0 grams.

:VAS6230B4 can be inserted as an alternative to matching. Refer to VIBRATION, VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM .

-- Install the wheel on the vehicle.

CAUTION:

- To remove/mount a wheel, install the long drift instead of the wheel bolts at the topmost position (12 o'clock position) and insert the short drift in the wheel bolt mounts for support.

-- Tighten the lowest wheel bolt by hand to approximately 30 Nm.

-- Tighten the remaining wheel bolts diagonally to approximately 30 Nm. This process centers the wheel on the wheel hub.

-- Set the vehicle on its wheels.

-- Use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel bolts diagonally to the specified tightening specification.

-- Perform a road test.

If a vibration is still detected during the road test, the cause may be due to tolerance in the wheel centering.

The component tolerances of wheels and wheel hubs can be additive in unfavorable cases. Vibration can result from this. This can be eliminated using a finish balancer. Refer to WHEEL, BALANCING WITH FINE BALANCING MACHINE (FINISH BALANCER) .