Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and
spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
A CAUTION:
Never use oiI or grease on studs or nuts, If you do, the nuts
might
come loose* Your wheel could fa11 off, causing a serious
accident.
Replace the wheel
nuts with the
rounded end
of the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
nut by hand until the
wheel is held against
the hub.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine While the tires ava.ilable as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires
meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements
in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you
will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or
the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need
to be rebalanced.
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 Cadillac 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
Cadillac model.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
on your vehide can be dangerous. It could affect the braking
and handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make
you lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or
others could be iqjured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
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.
Used Replacement Wheels
I
I A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t
know how it% been used or how many miles it’s been driven. It
could fail suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to replace
a wheel use a GM original equipment wheel.
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