Rear Towing Hookups
(Limited 8z Custom Sedans Only) NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear
bumper valance will be damaged.
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from
vehicle to ground or vehicle
to wheel-lift
equipment. To help avoid damage, install a
towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate
clearance is obtained between the ground and/or
wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted
in
T-hooks slots.
Use T-hook slots as identified in sling tow hookups on
previous page.
Use wheel
lift or car carrier equipment. Additional
ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use
safety chain and wheel straps.
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Front Towing Hookups (Coupes Only)
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or
fascia/fog lamp/griIle damage will occur.
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from
vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift
equipment.
To help avoid damage, install a
towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate
clearance is obtained between the ground andlor
wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables
or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in
T-hooks slots.
Use T-hook slots as identified in sling tow hookups.
Use wheel
lift or car carrier equipment. Additional
ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use
safety chain and wheel straps.
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace
it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer
if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure
to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick
model. NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
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