Wheel RUNOUT Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Jack up the vehicles so that the wheel s are clear of the floor. While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel runout with a dial indicator.
Limit:
- Radial runout.
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
- Lateral runout.
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
If wheel runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.