Test D: Wheel End Vibration Analysis

D : WHEEL END VIBRATION ANALYSIS

G92216t9 : INSPECT THE TIRES
1. Inspect the tires.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to 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.

G92216t10 : INSPECT WHEEL BEARINGS
1. Inspect the wheel bearings.

- Are the wheel bearings OK?

-> Yes

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

G92216t11 : INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HALF SHAFT JOINT BOOTS
1. Inspect the rear wheel drive half shaft joint boots.
spin the rear tire by hand
inspect for evidence of cracks, tears, splits or splattered grease

- Are the rear wheel drive half shaft joint boots OK?

-> Yes

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

G92216t12 : INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE HALF SHAFT JOINT BOOTS
1. Inspect the front wheel drive half shaft joint boots
spin the front tire by hand
inspect for evidence of cracks, tears, splits or splattered grease

- Are the front wheel drive half shaft joint boots OK?

-> Yes

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

G92216t13 : 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.