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02-004/05
2000-2006 MULTI-MODEL - BODY VIBRATION OR STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY
Note : This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 02-001/03. Please update your records accordingly.
BULLETIN NOTE This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 02-001/03, issued on 02/24/03.
The APPLICABLE
MODEL(S)/VINS and DESCRIPTION have been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2000-2003 Protege
2002-2003 Protege5
2000-2002 626
2000-2002 Millenia
2000-2006 Miata
2004-2006 RX-8
2004-2006 Mazda3
2006 Mazda5
2003-2006 Mazda6
2000-2006 MPV
2001-2006 Tribute
2000-2006 B-Series Truck
DESCRIPTION
If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving, and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP 9700/9712 balance machine. When using the Hunter GSP 9700/9712, be sure to use the following centering cones and cone/wheel set up listed below.
Using the appropriate centering cone ensures that the wheel will be properly centered to the centering cone.
To find the location of a GSP 9700/9712 near your dealer, visit Hunter's web site at www.gsp9700.com and click on "Find a GSP9700 Near You".
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Select the appropriate centering cone and use the following setup:
^ 4-stud wheels - use Hunter Cone # )51
^ 5-stud wheels - use Mazda Required Tool SST # )192-148-2
NOTE : Wheel balance cones have an ID (inside diameter) of 40 mm which will fit most tire balancers.
2000-2006 MULTI-MODEL - BODY VIBRATION OR STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY
Note : This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 02-001/03. Please update your records accordingly.
BULLETIN NOTE This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 02-001/03, issued on 02/24/03.
The APPLICABLE
MODEL(S)/VINS and DESCRIPTION have been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2000-2003 Protege
2002-2003 Protege5
2000-2002 626
2000-2002 Millenia
2000-2006 Miata
2004-2006 RX-8
2004-2006 Mazda3
2006 Mazda5
2003-2006 Mazda6
2000-2006 MPV
2001-2006 Tribute
2000-2006 B-Series Truck
DESCRIPTION
If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving, and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP 9700/9712 balance machine. When using the Hunter GSP 9700/9712, be sure to use the following centering cones and cone/wheel set up listed below.
Using the appropriate centering cone ensures that the wheel will be properly centered to the centering cone.
To find the location of a GSP 9700/9712 near your dealer, visit Hunter's web site at www.gsp9700.com and click on "Find a GSP9700 Near You".
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Select the appropriate centering cone and use the following setup:
^ 4-stud wheels - use Hunter Cone # )51
^ 5-stud wheels - use Mazda Required Tool SST # )192-148-2
NOTE : Wheel balance cones have an ID (inside diameter) of 40 mm which will fit most tire balancers.