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Wheel Runout

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





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 (0.02 inch) (Average of LH & RH)
Axial: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch)
Aluminum wheel
Radial: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Axial: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)