Wheel Balancing

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Using the wheel balancer, measure wheel balance.
Adjust the wheel balancing.
NOTE:
- Unbalance after adjusting the wheel balancing should be 5 g (0.18 oz) or less.
- When using the adhesive type weight, degrease the surface where the adhesive type weight will be applied securely.
- After applying the adhesive type weight, apply a force to the weight and attain full adhesion.
- Using the knock-on type weight, check the size of the knock-on part.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Knock-On Type Weight For Aluminum Wheel And Steel Wheel
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Service limit A:

Knock-on type weight for steel wheel:

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

Knock-on type weight for aluminum wheel:

5.0 mm (0.197 in)