FRT No: 34022005
Warning: Always read and understand the tire equipment operator’s manual and
on-screen instructions before operating the wheel balancer or tire changer.
Note: These instructions are based on the Hunter GSP9700 wheel balancer. Some steps
might be different for other wheel balancers. Refer to the operator's manual and
on-screen instructions for specific information.
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Remove the front road wheel (refer to
procedure).
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Install the proper inner cone adapter on the wheel balancer.
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Place the wheel on the balancer with the front of the wheel facing
outward.
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Position the outer flange plate on the wheel.
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Press and hold the brake pedal to keep the wheel from spinning.
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Tighten the wingnut.
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Use a plastic scraper tool to remove all existing wheel weights. Discard the
wheel weights.
Note: Thoroughly clean all adhesive residue.
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In the Service Manual, refer to General
Information > Technical Data > Tire pressures. Note the correct
tire pressure, depending on suspension type, tire size, and region.
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Attach the air chuck to the valve stem, then set the correct pressure on the
touchscreen. The balancer automatically adjusts the tire pressure.
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Disconnect the air chuck from the valve stem.
Note: Ensure that the balancer is in Road Force mode, the road force limits are set
to "P" (passenger car), and SmartWeight is enabled.
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Lower the hood. The balancer checks the road force and balance.
- If the road force is within the limit, skip to the next step.
- If the road force is above the limit:
- Hold the dataset arms against the rim at the points that best
approximate where the bead of the tire sits on the wheel while the
balancer checks the rim runout.
- Mark the locations on the wheel and the tire as shown by the
balancer.
- Transfer the wheel from the balancer to the tire changer.
- Match-mount the tire on the wheel: Hold the tire stationary while
rotating the wheel until the marks line up.
- Transfer the wheel to the balancer.
- Repeat the previous steps to check the road force and balance.
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Install the wheel weights:
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Touch START. The balancer rotates the wheel and projects a red
line on the center of the proper weight position.
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Press and hold the brake pedal to keep the wheel from spinning.
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Clean the wheel surface thoroughly and allow it to dry.
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Apply the weights specified by the balancer, centered on the red
line.
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Repeat the previous step to install additional weights, if prompted by the
balancer.
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Lower the hood. The balancer checks the balance again. Follow the on-screen
instructions if the wheel is still not balanced.
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Record the road force on the Repair Order.
Note: If rebalancing or
installing multiple tires, record the road force for each tire on the Repair
Order.