Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 105

Is the lateral runout within specifications?
J9 LATERAL RUNOUT CHECK ON THE WHEEL
Measure the lateral runout of the wheel. A typical specification for
total radial runout is 1.14mm (0.045 inch.
Is the lateral runout within specifications?
J10 CHECK THE FLANGE FACE LATERAL RUNOUT
Measure the flange face lateral runout. A typical specification for
lateral runout is:
Hub/brake disc— less than 0.13 mm (0.005 inch).
Axle shaft— less than 0.25 mm (0.010 inch).
Is the lateral runout within specifications?
PINPOINT TEST K: HIGH SPEED SHAKE OR SHIMMY
K1 CHECK FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING ROUGHNESS
Chock the rear wheels.
Raise and support the front end of the vehicle so that the front
wheel and tire assemblies can spin.
Spin the front tires by hand. Refer to
this section.
Do the wheel bearings feel rough?
K2 CHECK THE END PLAY OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Check the end play of the front wheel bearings. Refer to
Section 204-01
Is the end play OK?
Test Step
Wheel Bearing Check
.
No
GO to J9 .
Yes
INSTALL a new tire.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to J10 .
Yes
INSTALL a new wheel.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 204-01
front wheels or
204-02 for the rear
wheels.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
INSPECT the wheel
bearings. REPAIR as
necessary. TEST the
in
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to K2 .
Yes
GO to K3 .
No
ADJUST or REPAIR as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
for the
Section