Wheels: Testing and Inspection
Wheel BalancingREPLACEMENT
1) Remove the balance weights.
2) Using dynamic balancing, measure the wheel balance.
3) Select a weight close to the value measured by dynamic balancing.
4) Install the selected weight to the point designated by dynamic balancing.
5) Using dynamic balancing, measure the wheel balance again. Check that the wheel balance is correctly adjusted.
INSPECTION
1) Proper wheel balance may be lost if the tire is repaired or if it wears. Check the tire for dynamic balance, and repair as necessary.
2) To check for dynamic balance, use a dynamic balancer. Drive in the balance weight on both the top and rear sides of the rim.
3) Some types of balancer can cause damage to the wheel. Use an appropriate balancer when adjusting the wheel balance.
4) Use genuine balance weights.
NOTE:
^ 55 grams (1.94 ounces) weight used with the aluminum wheel is not available.
^ Balance weights are available for use with any of 15- to 1 6-inch wheels.
Service limit: A
Weight for steel wheel; 5 grams (0.18 ounces) - 25 grams (0.88 ounces) 2.0 mm (0.079 inch) 30 g (1.06 ounces) 1.8 mm (0.071)
Weight for aluminum wheel; 5 grams (0.18 ounces) - 25 grams (0.88 ounces) 5.0 mm (0.197 inch) 30 grams (1.06 on) 4.5 mm (0.177 inch)