FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Wheels: Testing and Inspection

WHEEL RUNOUT
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with jack stands.





2. Measure wheel runout with a dial indicator as illustrated.
3. Replace the wheel if wheel runout exceeds the limit.
Wheel runout [Limit]
Steel wheel:
Radial 0.6 mm (0.028 inch):(Average of LH & RH)
Axial 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Aluminum type wheel:
Radial 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Axial 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)