DISC ROTOR: Inspection: RUNOUT

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. 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 dial gauge placed at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside disc edge.
Runout limit: Refer to "REAR DISC BRAKE ".

NOTE: Before measuring, make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the specification. Refer to "ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION AND SERVICE ".

Fig 1: Checking Disc Rotor Runout Using Dial Gauge
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
When runout exceeds limit value, displace mounting positions of disc rotor by one hole and then find a position of the minimum value for runout.
If runout is outside the specified value after performing the above operation, refinish disc rotor using Tool.
Tool number: 38-PFM90.5 (-)