SX4 4WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Wheels: Procedures
Wheel Balance Inspection and Adjustment
Deposits of mud, etc. must be cleaned from inside of rim.
WARNING: Stones should be removed from tread in order to avoid operator injury during spin balancing and to obtain good balance.
Tire should be inspected for any damage, then balanced according to equipment manufacturer's recommendation.
Off-Vehicle Balancing
Most electronic off-vehicle balancers are more accurate than on-vehicle spin balancers. They are easy to use and give a dynamic (two plane) balance.
Although they do not correct for drum or disc unbalance as does on-vehicle spin balancing, this is overcome by their accuracy, usually to within 1/8
ounce.
On-Vehicle Balancing
On-vehicle balancing methods vary with equipment and tool manufacturers. Be sure to follow each manufacturer's instructions during balancing
operation.
WARNING: Wheel spin should be limited to 55 km/h (35 mph) as indicated on speedometer. This limit is necessary because speedometer only
indicates one-half of actual wheel speed when one drive wheel is spinning and the other drive wheel is stopped. Unless care is taken in
limiting drive wheel spin, spinning wheel can reach excessive speeds. This can result in possible tire disintegration or differential failure,
which could cause serious personal injury or extensive vehicle damage.
CAUTION: For vehicle equipped with ABS or ESP(R), using on-vehicle balancing method with ignition switch ON may set malfunction
diagnostic trouble code DTC) of ABS or ESP(R) even when system is in good condition. Never turn ignition switch ON while spinning wheel.
