Necessary Preliminary Tasks

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Check wheel bearings. See AXLE SHAFT WHEEL BEARING .

Lift vehicle. See LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM

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

Fig 1: Checking Lateral Runout Of Wheel With Special Tool 36 1 030

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

Fig 2: Checking Radial Runout Of Wheel With Special Tool 36 1 030

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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 Lateral Runout Of Rim With Special Tool 36 1 030

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

Fig 4: Checking Radial Runout Of Rim With Special Tool 36 1 030

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