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Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout

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NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft itself. The forged (unmachined) part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This alone will not cause a vibration condition.
  1. Position the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture on the wheel hub or axle flange face, as close to the outer edge as possible. Zero the indicator to allow the pointer to deflect either way.
    Fig 1: Positioning Dial Indicator Gauge
    G01291169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Rotate the hub or flange one full turn and note the maximum and minimum readings. The difference between the maximum and minimum readings will be the total face runout. The runout must not exceed 0.127 mm (0.005 inch).
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