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Road Wheel: Inspection

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  1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
  2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
    1. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.
    2. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
      1. Wheel runout (Dial indicator value): Refer to "ROAD WHEEL "
  3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
  4. Check front suspension for looseness.
Fig 1: Checking Front Wheel Bearings
G03510924Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.