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Wheel Runout

WHEEL RUNOUT
1. Jack up a vehicle and support it with a jack stand.










2. Measure the wheel runout with a dial indicator as illustrated.
3. Replace the wheel if the wheel runout exceeds the limit.


Wheel runout [Limit]

Steel wheel
Radial:..................................0.6 mm (0.028 inch): Average of LH & RH)
Axial:................................................0.8 mm (0.032 inch)

Aluminum wheel
Radial:..............................0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Axial:...............................0.3 mm (0.012 inch)