Periodic Maintenance: Wheel: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
- Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
- Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.CAUTION:
DO NOT use center hole cone-type clamping machines to hold the wheel assembly during tire removal/installation or balancing or damage to the wheel paint, cladding or chrome may result. Use only rim-type or universal lug-type clamping machines to hold the wheel assembly during servicing.
- Set dial indicator as shown below.
- Check runout, if the lateral runout (A) or radial runout (B) exceeds the limit, replace wheel.
Lateral runout (A) Refer to ROAD WHEEL Radial runout (B) Refer to ROAD WHEEL