WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT (ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL)
ADHESIVE-TYPE BALANCE WEIGHT (OUTER)
1. Remove the old balance weight from the wheel.
2. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape remaining on the wheel, then clean and degrease the bonding
area.
3. Set the wheel on a wheel balancer, measure the amount of unbalance and the position with the mode set
for knock-type balance weight.
4. Multiply the amount of unbalance by
1.6
to get the balance weight value.
5. Select a balance weight closest to the weight value and attach the balance weight on the position (outer)
indicated by the wheel balancer.
Example calculation of balance weight value Indicated amount of unbalance: 23 g {0.81 oz}
23 g {0.81 oz}x1.6 = 36.8 g {1.30 oz}
Selected balance weight value: 35 g {1.24 oz}
Fig. 1: Identifying Adhesive-Type Balance Weight (Outer)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Temporary spare
tire
Wheel
Material
Steel
Wheel offset
(mm {in})
40 {1.57}
45 {1.8}
Wheel pitch circle
diameter
(mm {in})
114.3 {4.5}
Wheel and tire runout
Lateral direction
2.0 {0.08}
(mm {in}) Radial direction
1.5 {0.06}
Wheel nut tightening torque
(N.m {kgf.m,
ft.bf})
107.8-147.0 {11.0-14.9, 79.6-
108.4}
CAUTION:
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Adjust the outer wheel balance first, then the inner wheel balance.
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Be careful not to scratch the wheels.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Wheels and Tires - Mazda CX-9
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