Stationary Balancing Machine

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wheel Centering System Adapter:VAS5271
Wheel Balancer Clamping Adapter - 5 Lug:VAS6243

NOTE:

Please keep in mind that cleanliness is the most important when balancing as well, just as for any other repairs you perform. Only then can a proper result be obtained!

CAUTION:

The balance weights must be glued on so that rub against the brake caliper or the suspension.

-- Tension wheel on balancing machine.

NOTE:

Wheels with a sensitive surface, glued-on wheel trim. Refer to WHEELS WITH A SENSITIVE SURFACE, GLUED-ON WHEEL TRIM .

Be careful not to scratch off the glued- on wheel trim on these rims.

The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.

The rim will have be replaced if the wheel trim is damaged.

The wheel trim cannot be replaced.

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Dirt and rust in the area of the contact surfaces and centering of the wheel distort the result.

-- Clean contact surfaces, centering seat and wheel disc before tensioning wheel on balancing machine!

-- Tension wheel with tire on balancing machine.

CAUTION:

The balance weights must be glued on so that rub against the brake caliper or the suspension.

NOTE:

Use :VAS6243 to gently mount a wheel on the wheel balancer.

This way improved balance results are attained and the surface of the rim is protected, for example, on chrome wheel rims.