36 10 008 Electronic Balancing Of Left Or Right Front Wheel (Finish Balancer)

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Always balance wheels in a stationary state prior to electronic balancing, refer to 36 10 508 BALANCING WHEEL DYNAMICALLY (WHEEL REMOVED)

CAUTION: Balancing should always be carried out on a solid surface (concrete floor without basement). .

If the displayed value for finish-balancing is more than 15 grammes on one wheel, the possible causes (e.g. inaccurate stationary balancing, wheel centering, etc.) - must be eliminated before finish-balancing is completed and the previously finish-balanced wheel must be rechecked.

Apply balancing gauge on control arm.

Fig 1: Applying Balancing Gauge

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Position of application:

Outside of control arm on narrow cross section, approx. 50 mm away from ball joint.

Use a suitable take-up pivot or additional pivot.

CAUTION: Vehicle must not be loaded!

Lower car slowly.

Do not let it fall on control arm.

Otherwise wheel suspension could be damaged.

Make a chalk mark on side of tire opposite valve.

Fig 2: Locating Chalk Mark

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Connect wires for test sensor.

Balance wheel according to instructions supplied with balancing machine.