Index Chrysler Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, Dodge Caravan - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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unique wheel weights. They are designed to fit the • Inspect tires and wheels for damage, mud pack- ing and unusual wear; correct as necessary. • Check and adjust tire air pressure to the pres- sure listed on the label attached to the rear face of ROAD TEST Road test vehicle on a smooth road for a least five miles to warm tires (remove any flat spots). Lightly Observe the steering wheel for: clockwise, usually due to tire imbalance) • Visual Buzziness (high frequency, rapid vibra- tion up and down) To rule out vibrations due to brakes or powertrain: or is enhanced, vibration is likely due to causes other • Shift transmission into neutral while vibration is occurring; if vibration is eliminated, vibration is For brake vibrations, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - BASE/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). For powertrain vibrations, (Refer to 3 - DIFFER- ENTIAL & DRIVELINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST- For tire and wheel assembly vibrations, continue with this diagnosis and testing procedure. TIRE AND WHEEL BALANCE (1) Balance the tire and wheel assemblies as nec- essary following the wheel balancer manufacturer’s (2) Road test the vehicle for at least 5 miles, fol- lowing the format described in Road Test. (3) If the vibration persists, continue with this diagnosis and testing procedure. TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT/MATCH MOUNTING (1) System Radial Runout. This on-the-vehicle system check will measure the radial runout includ- (a) Raise vehicle so tires clear floor. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - (b) Apply masking tape around the circumfer- ence of the tire in the locations to be measured (c) Check system runout using Dial Indicator Set, Special Tool C-3339A with 25-W wheel, or dial indicator reading over 101.6 mm (4.0 inch) of • Tread 9steps9; Rapid decrease or increase in dial indicator reading over 101.6 mm (4.0 inch) of tread (d) If system runout is excessive, re-index the tire and wheel assembly on the hub. Remove - BASE/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ ROTORS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). (e) If system runout is still excessive, continue with this diagnosis and testing procedure. This radial runout check is performed with the tire (a) Remove tire and wheel assembly from vehicle and install it on a suitable wheel balancer. (b) Check system runout using Dial Indicator Set, Special Tool C-3339A with 25-W wheel, or Fig. 1 Aluminum Wheel Weight 1 - TIRE 22 - 2 TIRES/WHEELS RS TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) |