Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Tire & Wheel Assembly Balance
| Refer to Fig. 1
when performing the following procedure. |
| 1. |
Raise and support the vehicle. |
| 2. |
Mark the location of the wheels to
the wheel studs and mark the specific vehicle position on each tire
and wheel LF, LR, RF, RR. |
| 3. |
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies
one at a time and mount on a spin-type wheel balancer. |
| 4. |
Carefully follow the wheel balancer
manufacturer's instructions for proper mounting techniques to be
used on different types of wheels. Regard aftermarket wheels, especially
those incorporating universal lug patterns, as potential sources
of runout and mounting concerns. |
| 5. |
Be sure to use the correct type of
wheel balance weights for the type of wheel rim being balanced.
Be sure to use the correct type of coated wheel balance weights
on aluminum wheels. Refer to Wheel Weight Usage. |
| 6. |
Balance all four tire and wheel assemblies
as close to zero as possible. |
| 7. |
Using the matchmarks made prior to
removal, install the tire and wheel assemblies to the vehicle. |
|
Fig. 1 Wheel assembly balancing
A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm the presence of aftermarket components, potential
collision damage, or areas of concern.
1.
Ins ...
A statically balanced wheel is
balanced in one plane, around centerline of wheel. This prevents simple
up and down movement relative to centerline of the wheel. A dynamically
balanc ...
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