Pinpoint Test B: Road Speed Vibration At High Speed
- B1: VIBRATION THROUGH VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED NOTE: Local traffic authority speed limits must be adhered to at all times.
- This diagnosis and testing procedure is intended to provide guidance on resolving a road speed related vibration issue.
Is there a vibration through the vehicle between 41-70MPH (65-112KPH)
Yes : GO to B2
No : Raise a TA with the supporting evidence.
- B2: NEUTRAL COAST TEST NOTE: Local traffic authority speed limits must be adhered to at all times.
- Complete a neutral cost test. To complete a neutral cost test on a automatic vehicle, change the gear shift from 'D' (Drive) to 'N' (Neutral). To complete a neutral cost test on a manual vehicle, engage the clutch.
Does the vibration disappear with neutral coast test?
Yes : Complete a engine and transmission settling procedure REFER to: POWERTRAIN MOUNT SETTLING If the vibration through the vehicle is still present between 41-70MPH (65-112KPH), raise a TA with all supporting information.
No : GO to B3
- B3: WHEEL AND TIRE CONDITION
- Complete a check on the wheel and tires.
Are the wheels Tires in serviceable condition?
Yes : GO to B4
No : Repair the wheels and tires to a serviceable condition GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
- B4: WHEELS AND TIRES BALANCING PROCEDURE CAUTION: Only Jaguar Land Rover approved wheel and tire balancing equipment must be used during this procedure.NOTE:
- If a retailer sub-contracts tire replacement and/or balancing the contractor must be suitably equipped with the JLR approved wheel and tire balancing equipment.
- Until flat-spots are removed, significant vibration/shimmy may be present. A road test is required to make sure temporary tire flat-spots are removed. For longer term flat-spots, a longer road test may be required. The road test should be completed on normal open roads (highway is optimal) to allow the highest speed that speed limits and road/traffic conditions safely allow.
- All road tests must be performed with tire pressures at 29 psi/2.0 bar/200 kPa.
- Complete a wheel and tire assembly balance. Refer to: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION/SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING
- Remove the vehicles wheels and tires. Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE
- Adjust the tire pressure(s) to recommended (cold) settings.
- Using the JLR approved tire balance equipment, balance the wheel and tire assembly until the residual imbalance dynamic is minimized.
- Target is 0g (zero grams) on each plane; maximum is inner 5g, outer 5g.
- Use the 'bulls-eye' balancing mode to minimize residual imbalance.
NOTE: For all markets except NAS. - The maximum Radial Force Variation (RFV) values should be as follows:
- 60N (6.1 kg, 13.5 lbf) First Harmonic.
- 100N (10.2 kg, 22.5 lbf) Peak to Peak.
NOTE: For NAS market only. - The maximum Radial Force Variation (RFV) values should be as follows:
- 70N (7.1 kg, 15.7 lbf) First Harmonic.
- 110N (11.2 kg, 24.7 lbf) Peak to Peak.
- If these levels cannot be achieved, perform the following:
- Remove the tire.
- Follow the match mounting procedure as detailed by the wheel balance equipment.
- Mark the high point of the 1st harmonic RFV on the outer (and inner for future reference) sidewall of the tire.
- On vehicles installed with electric power steering: Install the lowest 1st harmonic RFV wheel/tire assemblies to the rear axle. On vehicles installed with hydraulic power steering: Install the lowest 1st harmonic RFV wheel/tire assemblies to the front axle.
- Print out the results of the balance and force variation (before and after), and attach to the repair order.
- Prior to tightening the wheel nuts, the high-point of RFV should be marked and the road wheel and tire assembly installed to the vehicle with the RFV high point at the top.NOTE: Nothing should be used to brace the wheel while tightening the nuts as this can disturb the match mounting.
- Install the vehicles wheels and tires. Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque. Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE
- Adjust tire pressures to recommended (cold) settings.
Did the wheels and tires require rectification as per process to get within specification for primary balance and RFV?
Yes : GO to B5
No : Raise a TA. with the supporting evidence.
- B5: RECTIFY THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY BALANCE.
- Repeat road test with rectified wheel and tire assembly.
Is the vibration issue still present?
Yes : Raise a TA with the supporting evidence.
No : Confirm issue resolved by rectifying the wheel and tire imbalance. Return vehicle to customer.