Wheels: Testing and Inspection

1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it wit safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Check for bent or deformed wheels.
3. Attach the dial gauge as shown.





Front and Rear Wheel Axial Runout:
Standard:
- Steel Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inch)
- Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm (0 - 0.03 inch)
Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)





Front and Rear Wheel Radial Runout:
Standard:
- Steel Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inch)
- Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm (0 - 0.03 inch)
Service Limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)

4. Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
5. If the wheel runout is more than the service limit, replace the wheel.