Checking front and rear wheel for lateral and radial runout (Cooper Convertible)

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Special tools required:

36 1 030

Preliminary work needed:

Check wheel bearings

Raise vehicle.

Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring device) for axial runout.

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

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If applicable, remove balance weights.

Check axial runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring device).

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

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