DISC ROTOR: Inspection: RUNOUT

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Attach disc rotor to wheel hub using wheel nuts (at two or more positions).
Inspect runout using a dial gauge placed at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside the disc edge.

Fig 1: Checking Disc Rotor Runout
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Runout limit: Refer to "FRONT DISC BRAKE ".

(with it attached to the vehicle)

NOTE: Before measuring, make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the specification. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
When runout exceeds limit value, displace mounting positions of disc rotor by one hole. Then find a position of the minimum value for runout.
If runout is outside the specified value after performing the above operation, turn disc rotor using Tool.
Tool number: 38-PFM90.5