Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking radial and lateral run-out on wheel rim
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Attach rim to wheel balancing machine. |
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Use the centring system for wheel balancing machines -VAS
5271-. |
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm. |
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Make a note of the smallest and largest deflection of the
indicator needle. |
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Compare the measured values with the specifications in the
table
→ Anchor. |
Note
Extreme values on the tyre gauge due to small irregularities
may be disregarded. |
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Specifications for radial and lateral runout
on wheel |
Rim |
Radial
run-out (mm) |
Lateral
run-out (mm) |
Steel wheel |
0.5 |
0.5 |
Alloy wheel |
0.5 |
0.8 |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specification, acceptably smooth
running cannot be attained. |
Checking lateral run-out
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm.
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