Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Wheels: Testing and Inspection

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 (0.028 inch) : (Average of LH & RH)
Axial...................................1.0 mm (0.039 inch)

Aluminum wheel
Radial............................0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Axial.............................0.3 mm (0.012 inch)