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D : Wheel End Vibration Analysis



D : WHEEL END VIBRATION ANALYSIS

G215673t10 : INSPECT THE TIRES
1. Inspect the tires.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Inspect the tires for:
Correct tire size
Tire/wheel compatibility
Wear or damage
Tire beads correctly seated

- Are the tires OK?

-> Yes

-> No
INSPECT the wheels.

G215673t11 : INSPECT WHEEL BEARINGS
1. Inspect the wheel bearings.

- Are the wheel bearings OK?

-> Yes

-> No
REPAIR as necessary. REPEAT the Road Test as outlined.

G215673t12 : INSPECT THE CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT BOOTS
1. Inspect the CV joint boots.
Spin the rear tire by hand Inspect for evidence of cracks, tears, splits or splattered grease

- Are the CV joint boots OK?

-> Yes

-> No
REPAIR as necessary. REPEAT the Road Test as outlined.

G215673t13 : INSPECT WHEEL AND TIRE RUNOUT
1. Inspect the wheel and tire runout.
Carry out the Wheel and Tire Check procedure.

- Is the wheel and tire runout OK?

-> Yes
Balance the wheels and tires. Refer to the wheel balance equipment manufacturers instructions.

-> No
REPAIR as necessary. REPEAT the Road Test as outlined.