Pinpoint Test D: Wheel End Vibration Analysis
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- D1: INSPECT THE TIRES
- Inspect the tires.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Lifting
- Inspect the tires for:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct tire size
- Tire/wheel compatibility
- Wear or damage
- Tire beads correctly seated
- Raise and support the vehicle.
Are the tires OK?
- Yes: GO to D2.
- No : REPAIR as necessary. REPEAT the Road Test as outlined.
- Inspect the tires.
- D2: INSPECT WHEEL BEARINGS
- Inspect the wheel bearings.
Are the wheel bearings OK?
- Yes: GO to D3.
- No : REPAIR as necessary. REPEAT the Road Test as outlined.
- D3: INSPECT THE CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT BOOTS
- Inspect the CV joint boots.
- Inspect for evidence of cracks, tears, splits or splattered grease
Are the CV joint boots OK?
- Yes: GO to D4.
- No : REPAIR as necessary. REPEAT the Road Test as outlined.
- Inspect the CV joint boots.
- D4: INSPECT WHEEL AND TIRE RUNOUT
- Inspect the wheel and tire runout.
Is the wheel and tire runout OK?
- Yes : Balance the wheels and tires. Refer to the wheel balance equipment manufacturers instructions.
- No
: REPAIR as necessary.
Refer to: Wheels and Tires
REPEAT the Road Test as outlined.