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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 SPECIFICATION

Limit Radial Axial
Runout mm (in) Steel 0.7 (0.028) 1.1 (0.043)
Aluminum 0.3 (0.012) 0.3 (0.012)
Fig 1: Measuring Wheel Runout
G07389222Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.