Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment

Vibration, Road Test, Performing Before Balancing

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If a vehicle comes to the workshop with the complaint “vibration”, a road test must be performed before balancing the wheels.

That way, information about the type of vibration can be obtained.

Observe at which speed range the disturbance takes place.

  • Raise the vehicle on the platform immediately after the road test.
  • Mark the component location on the tire.
Component Location of Tire Identification with ...
Left front tire LF
Right front tire RF
Left rear tire LR
Right rear tire RR
  • Remove the wheels from the vehicle.
  • Balance the wheels.

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