Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

1. DIAGNOSIS OF TIRE VIBRATION

1. TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS

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2. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics

NG -- Go to step 3

OK -- Go to step 4

3. REPAIR OR REPLACE TIRE(S)

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST WHEEL BALANCE Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT Front Axle Hub

NG -- Go to step 6

OK -- Go to step 7

6. REPAIR FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT Removal

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7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Rear Axle Hub (for Torsion Beam Type Suspension)

(b) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Rear Axle Hub (for Double Wishbone Type Suspension)

NG -- Go to step 8

OK -- Go to step 9

8. REPAIR REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS AND AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Removal

(b) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Removal

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9. PERFORM ROAD TEST

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10. RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER

2. DIAGNOSIS OF IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR

1. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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2. REPAIR OR REPLACE TIRE(S)

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3. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service and Repair

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4. INSPECT AND/OR ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Rear Wheel Alignment (for Torsion Beam Type Suspension)

(b) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Rear Wheel Alignment (for Double Wishbone Type Suspension)

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5. PERFORM ROAD TEST

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6. RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER