Road Test, Performing Before Balancing
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If a vehicle comes to the workshop with the complaint "vibration", a road test must be performed before balancing the wheels.
- That way, information about the type of vibration can be obtained.
- Observe at which speed range the disturbance takes place.
-- Raise the vehicle on the platform immediately after the road test.
-- Mark the component location on the tire.
| Component Location of Tire | Identification with... |
|---|---|
| Left front tire | LF |
| Right front tire | RF |
| Left rear tire | LR |
| Right rear tire | RR |
-- Remove the wheels from the vehicle.
-- Balance the wheels.