Land Rover Defender manuals

Land Rover Defender: Wheel and Tire Assembly Balancing

GENERAL PROCEDURES

CHECK

CAUTION: Only Jaguar Land Rover approved wheel and tire balancing equipment must be used during this procedure.

NOTES:

1. Remove the wheel and tire(s).

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Wheel and Tire Assembly Balancing

Prior to tightening the wheel nuts, the high-point of RFV should be marked and the road wheel and tire assembly installed to the vehicle with the RFV high point at the top.

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NOTE: Nothing should be used to brace the wheel while tightening the nuts as this can disturb the match mounting.

Install the wheel and tire(s).

7. Lower the vehicle.

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9. Road test the vehicle for approximately 8 Km (5 miles), if possible road test the vehicle at speeds up to approximately 80 Km/h (50 mph).

10. Return the vehicle to the customer with a full explanation of the situation/flat-spot scenario, and how it can /does affect driving the vehicle until the wheel and tire reaches normal operating temperature.

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