Wheel and Axle Inspection

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this point.

Raise the front wheel off the ground with a suitable jack or stand. Rotate the front wheel and check for excessive play or roughness. Do the same for the rear.

If excessive play or roughness is found check the wheel bearings by turning them in the hub. If the bearings have play in them or are rough replace all the bearings for that wheel. Also, replace the bearings if the seal is damaged. See the Bearing Replacement for more information.

Place the wheel on a truing stand and use a dial indicator to check if the rim is out or true. The specifications for the front and rear wheels are the same. The runout specification is for half of the total indicator reading.

Check for lateral wobble. The service limit is 2.0 mm (0.08 in) or less.

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