36 10 209 Checking front and rear wheel for face and radial runout

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Special tools required:

36 1 030

See WHEEL AND TIRES - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check wheel bearings

Lift vehicle.

Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for lateral runout.

Fig 1: Checking Wheel With Special Tool

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Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for radial runout.

Fig 2: Checking Wheel Radial Runout With Special Tool

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If applicable, remove balance weights.

Check lateral runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).

Fig 3: Checking Wheel Lateral Runout With Special Tool

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Check radial runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).

Fig 4: Checking Wheel Radial Runout With Special Tool

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