Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 488

WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS

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If the imbalance is within specification, the 
dynamic balance calibration is correct. The 
balancer calibration checks are complete.

•

If the imbalance is out of specification, the 
balancer requires calibration. Contact the 
balancer manufacturer for calibration by their 
repair representative.

WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS

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WHEEL BALANCER CALIBRATION CHECKING FLOW CHART

AC000040

Balance wheel.

Rotate wheel 1/2 turn.

Imbalance = 5g (0.18oz) or less

Imbalance = more than 5g (0.18oz)

Rebalance wheel.

Rotate wheel 1/4 turn.

Imbalance = 5g (0.18oz) or less

Imbalance = more than 5g (0.18oz)

Verify wheel is properly centered.
Verify cones, cup, and wing nut are clean,
undamaged, and appropriate for wheel.
Make necessary corrections, then recheck
wheel balance.

Attach a 5-g (0.18-oz) weight to the outer rim.
Is the imbalance 5 ± 2g (0.18 ± 0.06oz) at 170 

–

 190 

degree angle away from the 5-g (0.18-oz) weight?

YES

NO

Attach a 5-g (0.18-oz) weight to the inner rim at 180
degree angle opposite the weight on the outer rim.
Is the imbalance 5 ± 2g (0.18 ± 0.06oz) at 170 

–

 190 

degree angle away from both 5-g (0.18-oz) weights?

YES

NO

Balancer does not require
calibration.

Balancer requires calibration.
Contact balancer manufacturer.

ZERO CALIBRATION 
CHECK

STATIC BALANCE 
CHECK

DYNAMIC BALANCE 
CHECK

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK

M1311000900055

NOTE: For information on tire inflation pressure, refer to the 
label attached to the center pillar on the driver's side.

TIRE WEAR CHECK

M1311001000055

Measure the tread depth of the tires.

Minimum limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 inch)

If the remaining tread depth is less than the minimum limit, 
replace the tire.

NOTE: When the tread depth of the tires is reduced to 1.6 mm 
(0.06 inch) or less, wear indicators will appear.

WHEEL RUNOUT CHECK

M1311001100052

Jack up the vehicles so that the wheel s are clear of the floor.
While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel runout with a 
dial indicator.

Limit:

••••

Radial runout.
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less

••••

Lateral runout.
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less

If wheel runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.

W H EEL A N D  TIR E

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

M1311001300056

Tighten the wheel nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 88 

−−−−

 108 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (66 

−−−−

 81 ft-lb)

SPECIFIC ATIO NS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION

M1311001600057

AC003076

WEAR
INDICATOR

AB

ACX00651AB

LATERAL

RADIAL

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Wheel and tire

Wheel nut

88 

−

 108 N

⋅

m (66 

−

 81 ft-lb)

SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1311000200056

NOTE: PCD indicates the pitch circle diameter of the 
wheel installation holes.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1311000300064

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Tire

Size

P195/65 R15 89H

P205/55 R16 89H

Wheel

Type

Steel type
Aluminum type

Steel type
Aluminum type

Size

15 

×

 6JJ

16 

×

 6JJ

Amount of wheel offset mm 
(in)

46 (1.8)

46 (1.8)

Pitch circle diameter (PCD) 
mm (in)

114.3 (4.50)

114.3 (4.50)

Spare tire

Size

T125/70 D15

T125/70 D16

Spare wheel

Type

Steel type

Steel type

Size

15 

×

 4T

16 

×

 4T

Amount of wheel offset mm 
(in)

46 (1.8)

46 (1.8)

Pitch circle diameter (PCD) 
mm (in)

114.3 (4.50)

114.3 (4.50)

ITEMS

LIMIT

Tread depth of tire mm (in)

Minimum 1.6 (0.06)

Wheel runout (Radial runout) mm (in)

Steel wheel

1.2 (0.05) or less

Aluminum wheel

1.0 (0.04) or less

Wheel runout (Lateral runout) mm (in)

Steel wheel

1.2 (0.05) or less

Aluminum wheel

1.0 (0.04) or less