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Classificatio n:
Reference:
WT11-005a
Date:
NTB11-044a
December 21, 2012
NISSAN; WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION
This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made on all pages.
Please discard previous versions.
APPLIED VEHICLES: All 2011 – 2013 Nissan vehicles
SERVICE INFORMATION
To increase tire/wheel assembly balancing accuracy, proper steps should be followed:
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Make sure to use the correct size wheel centering collet (do not use a cone).
•
Make sure to use a flange plate and stud set to secure the tire/wheel assembly on
the balancer (do not use a cup).
NOTE: For Hunter balancing equipment – specific centering and mounting tools
(collets and flange plates) for Applied Vehicles are available – see page 6.
•
Perform proper wheel mounting and centering checks.
Refer to the information in this bulletin for details on the above points.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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Select the correct size road wheel centering collet. Do not use a cone (see Figure 1).
OK
Cone
Collet
Figure 1
For proper centering, the road wheel-to-collet contact area should be at the point shown in
Figure 2.
•
Part Numbers for Hunter collets that fit Applied Vehicles are listed on page 6.
•
For non-Hunter equipment, select a size and shape collet that will contact the road
wheel at the point shown in Figure 2.
Cutaway of road wheel
Wheel hub bore
Road wheel-to-collet contact area
(Center hole /
opening of wheel)
(Collet should contact road
wheel at this point.)
Figure 2
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Use a flange plate and stud set to secure the tire/wheel assembly on the balancer.
Do not use a cup (see Figure 3).
• Part Numbers for Hunter flange plates and stud sets that fit Applied Vehicles are
listed on page 6.
OK
Flange plate
and studs
Cup
Figure 3
NOTE: Using a flange plate and stud set will improve wheel centering, which improves
balance accuracy, and helps protect the wheel from damage (marks and nicks).
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Properly mount the tire/wheel assembly to the wheel balancer (see Figures 4 and 5).
• Hunter equipment is shown, other equipment is similar.
Cutaway of road wheel
Stud
Wing nut
Collet
Balancer shaft
Flange plate
Figure 4
Road wheel mounted flush
Stud-to-road wheel contact
Taper of the road wheel
and taper of the collet are
a close match.
Figure 5
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Wheel Centering Quick Check
1. Run the tire/wheel assembly on the wheel balancer in the “non-round-off” mode and
record the imbalance measurements.
•
Mark the location where the weight(s) are requested.
2. Loosen the wing nut while keeping the tire/wheel assembly from turning on the balancer
shaft.
3. Rotate the tire/wheel assembly 180 degrees on the balancer shaft, and then secure it
with the wing nut.
4. Run the tire/wheel assembly again.
•
The imbalance values should be within ¼ ounce (7 grams) of the values in Step 1.
•
The weight(s) should be located within 2-3 inches (50-75 mm) of the locations in
Step 1.
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Hunter collet and flange plate part numbers for applied Nissan vehicles:
HUNTER COLLET
PART NUMBERS
HUNTER FLANGE
PLATE AND STUD SET
PART NUMBER
COMPACT
MID SIZE
FULL SIZE
192-155-2
192-157-2
192-160-2
20-1839-1
20-1839-1
20-1839-1
192-155-2
Compact
192-157-2
Mid Size
NV1500/2500/3500 LCV
(LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE)
Collet and Flange
Plate Kit
1-20-2723-2
192-160-2
Full Size
Figure 6
Collet and Flange Plate Kit for LCV
(1-20-2723-2)
Figure 7
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Make sure to use
position 6.5” for
the studs.
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