Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

1. DIAGNOSIS OF TIRE VIBRATION

1. TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS

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2. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics

NG -- Go to step 3

OK -- Go to step 4

3. REPAIR OR REPLACE TIRE(S)

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4. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST WHEEL BALANCE Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT Front Axle Hub

NG -- Go to step 6

OK -- Go to step 7

6. REPAIR FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT Removal

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7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT Rear Axle Hub

NG -- Go to step 8

OK -- Go to step 9

8. REPAIR REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT Removal

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9. PERFORM ROAD TEST

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10. RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER

2. DIAGNOSIS OF IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR

1. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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2. REPAIR OR REPLACE TIRE(S)

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3. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Front Wheel Alignment

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4. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Rear Wheel Alignment

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5. PERFORM ROAD TEST

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6. RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER