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

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Special tools required:

36 1 030

IMPORTANT: Wheel bearing must be OK

Lift vehicle.

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

Fig 1: Checking Wheel With Special Tool (Measuring Fixture) For Lateral Runout

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

Fig 2: Checking Wheel With Special Tool (Measuring Fixture) For Radial Runout

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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 (Measuring Fixture)

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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 (Measuring Fixture)

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