Improper wheel balancing of a vehicle will reduce tire life and increase overall vibration. There is also significant wear on the steering and suspension. Therefore, wheel balancing should be performed regularly, in accordance with the recommendations specified in the vehicle's owner's manual.
Necessary
- - jack;
- - balancing weights;
- - a piece of chalk;
- - set of wrenches;
- - car pump;
- - pressure gauge.
Instructions
Step 1
Understand why wheel balancing is necessary. The fact is that the wheel is a prefabricated structure consisting of a tire and a disc. Each element has its own center of gravity. For a tire, such a center is determined by the distribution of rubber over the volume of the product. The center of gravity of a disc depends on the precision of its manufacture. The wheel balance is influenced by the disc deviation from the correct circle. In addition, imbalance often occurs when the wheel hits an obstacle.
Step 2
Select a way to balance the wheels. This operation can be carried out on a specially equipped stand or directly on the car. The second method is applicable if you are away from a service station.
Step 3
Raise the front of the machine using a jack or jacks. Remove the cotter pins and unscrew the wheel hub adjusting nut a couple of turns. This will loosen the bearing fastening somewhat.
Step 4
Place the wheel in different positions in sequence. If the balance is out of balance, you will immediately see this by the deviation of the wheel from the initial position.
Step 5
Let the air out of the tires a little by reducing the pressure. Begin to turn the wheel in a counterclockwise direction. When it stops, use a vertical chalk mark to define the top of the wheel.
Step 6
Now turn the wheel clockwise until it comes to a complete stop. Add a different label that looks different from the first one (for example, in the form of a double line). The lightest place on the wheel will be located between two consecutive marks. Mark it, for example, with a triple line.
Step 7
Install balancing weights on both sides of the last mark. Start spinning the wheel slightly. Balancing will be achieved when the weights are in the lowest wheel position. If you can't achieve balance right away, you may need to replace the weights with heavier weights.
Step 8
When the wheel is balanced, inflate the wheel to standard pressure. Re-balance the remaining wheels in the same way. To balance the rear wheels of the vehicle, swap them with the front wheels.
