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Wheels: Testing and Inspection

WHEEL BALANCING

1) Using the wheel balancer, measure wheel balance.
2) Adjust the wheel balancing.

NOTE:
^ Unbalance after adjusting the wheel balancing should be 5 g (0.18 oz) or less.
^ When using the adhesive type weight, degrease the surface where the adhesive type weight will be applied securely.
^ After applying the adhesive type weight, apply a force to the weight and attain full adhesion.
^ Using the knock-on type weight, check the size of the knock-on part.





Service limit A:
Knock-on type weight for steel wheel: 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Knock-on type weight for aluminum wheel: 5.0 mm (0.197 in)