Wheel Runout Inspection

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NOTE: When measuring the front wheel runout, turn the other side of the wheel slowly by hand.

Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
Check for bent or deformed wheels.
Set up the dial gauge as shown in Fig 1 , and measure axial runout by turning the wheel.
Front and rear wheel axial runout:

Standard:
- Steel wheel: 0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in.)
- Aluminum wheel: 0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)
- Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Fig 1: Measuring Axial Runout Turning Wheel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Reset the dial gauge to the position shown in Fig 2 , and measure the radial runout.
Front and rear wheel radial runout:

Standard:
- Steel wheel: 0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in.)
- Aluminum wheel: 0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)
- Service limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Fig 2: Measuring Radial Runout
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the wheel runout is not within the specification, check the wheel bearing end play (see TURNING ANGLE INSPECTION ), and make sure the mating surfaces on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel are clean.
If the bearing end play is within the specification but the wheel runout is more than the service limit, replace the wheel.