1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE wheel alignment

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on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
iowest are:
A, B, and C. They represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does
not include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature - A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
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indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level
of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buiidup
and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
While the tires available 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 Chevrolet 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.

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I Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
I
S
isted below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You
hould let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
ompleted at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Restraint Systems
Steering and
‘Suspension Inspection
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Exhaust System
Inaection
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractots, anchorages and
reminder systems are working properly.
Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have
it repaired.
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering systenl for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is irregular or premature wear, check
the
wheel alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the \
exhaust system.
Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in
the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.

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Acceleration Slip Regulation
System
..................... 126
Accessory Plug
.................. 76
Acrylic Roof Panel
............... 70
Adding Coolant
................ 189
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..... 21 8
Air Bag System ................. 23
How the System Works
......... 24
Servicing Your Air Bag-
Equipped Corvette
........... 26
Readiness Light
................ 24
Air Cleaner
.................... 182
Air Conditioner Controls
......... 106
Air Control Buttons
............. 106
Air Filter Replacement
........... 183
Alignment and Tire Balance. Wheel
. 208
Aluminum Wheels
.............. 2 15
AMPM Stereo
With Cassette Tape Player
...... 11 3
With Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player
........ 11 5
Antenna. Power Mast. Care
....... 11 8
Anti-Lock Brakes
.............. ‘125
System Active Light
............ 86
System Warning Light
.......... 85
To Use
..................... 126
Appearance Care
............... 21 0
Appearance Care and Materials .... 21 7
Appearance Care. Service and
..... 171 Ashtray and
Lighter
.............. 75
ASR System
................... 126
Active Light
.................. 87
Off Light .................... 86
Warning Light
................ 86
Audio Systems
................. 112
Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and
................. 105
Automatic Electronic Climate
Control
..................... 108
Air Control Buttons
........... 108
Automatic Control
............ 109
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
................. 110
Fan
Control Buttons ........... 108
Manual Bi-Level
............. 109
Manual Cooling
.............. 109
-Manual Heating
.............. 109
Manual Ventilation
............ 109
System Problems
............. 110
Temperature Control Switch .... 108
Temperature Sensors
.......... 108
Automatic Transmission
.......... 5 1
Automatic Transmission Fluid
..... 184
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
........... 56
Axle. Rear
.................... 188
Babies. Smaller Children
Balance. Wheel Alignment and
(Safety Belts)
.............. 28
and Tire
.................... 208 Battery
....................... 195
Battery Replacement. Passive Keyless
Entry System
................. 41
BBB Auto Line
. Alternative
Dispute Resolution Program.
GM Participation in
......... 253
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.... 135
Belt. Lap-Shoulder
............... 20
Bi-Level
...................... 107
Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a
.... 138
Block Heater. Engine
............. 50
Brakes Adjustment
.................. 194
Anti-Lock (ABS)
............. 125
Fluid
....................... 193
Master Cylinder
.............. 193
Parking
...................... 56
PedalTravel
................. 194
System Parts. Replacing
........ 194
System Warning Light
.......... 84
Wear Indicators. Disc
.......... 194
Braking (Control of a Vehicle)
..... 124
Braking in Emergencies
.......... 127
“Break.In.
.. New Vehicle ......... 46
Brightness Control
............... 67
Bulb Replacement
.............. 195
Back-up Light
............... 198
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
.............. 200. 201
Cornering Light
.............. 199
Fog Lamp
................... 196
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Shift Speeds .................... 54
Shifting into P (Park)
............. 57
Shifting out of P (Park)
........... 58
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
.... 53
Skidding
...................... 130
Smaller Children and Babies
(Safety Belts)
................. 28
Snow or Ice. Driving on
.......... 138
Spare Tire. Compact
............. 169
Speakers. Adjusting the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Tape Player
................ 114
and Compact Disc Player
..... 11 5
Specifications. Capacities and
..... 224
Speedometer and Odometer
........ 80
Sport Seat ...................... 13
Springs. Fiberglass
.............. 21 6
Starting Your Engine
............. 47
Starting. Jump
................. 143
Steam Coming from Your Engine.
If There Is
................... 150
Steam. If There Is No
............ 151
Steering
...................... 127
Fluid. Power
................. 191
In Emergencies
............... 128
Power
...................... 127
Tips
........................ 127
Compartments
................ 72
Door
........................ 73
Storage
... 268
Storage
Rear
........................ 73
Vehicle
..................... 195
Storing a Flat Tire
.......... 167. 168
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . 169
Sun Visors
..................... 74
Switch. Ignition
................. 46
Symbols. Safety Warnings and
...... 8
Symbols. Vehicle ................ 10
System Problems (Electrical)
....... 82
Tachometer
................... 8 1
Tank. Filling Your
.............. 174
Temperature Control Lever
....... 106
Theft
.......................... 43
Theft Deterrent. PASS-Key
........ 45
Theft Deterrent. Universal
......... 44
Thermostat
.................... 190
Tilt Wheel
...................... 61
Tips, Steering
.................. 127
Tips. Ventilation
................ 1 12
Tire Loading
................... 202
Tires
......................... 204
Balance. Wheel Alignment and
. . 208
Buying New
................. 207
Chains
..................... 209
Changing a Flat
.............. 159
Cleaning
.................... 2 1 5
Compact Spare ............... 169
Extended Mobility
............ 205
Inflation Pressure
............. 206 Tires
Inspection and Rotation
........ 206
Low Tire Pressure Warning System
.................... 87
Storing a Flat
............ 167. 168
Temperature Grades
........... 208
Traction Grades
.............. 208
Treadwear
................... 207
When It’s Time for New
....... 207
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc
Uniform Quality Grading
....... 207
Tone. Setting the
Tape Player
................ 11 3
Player .................. 115
Top. Convertible
................. 96
Torque Lock
.................... 58
Towing A Trailer
.................... 139
Top
Strap (Child Restraints)
........ 29
Front Hook-Ups
.............. 148
Rear Hook-Ups
.............. 149
Your Vehicle
................. 146
Track Use.
Off Road ............. 49
Trailer. Towing a
............... 139
Transmission
Automatic
.................... 51
Fluid. Automatic
............. 184
Fluid. Manual
................ 186
Manual
...................... 53

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................. 40
Transportation. Courtesy
......... 255
Trip Odometer
.................. 81
Trip. Before Leaving on a Long
.... 135
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
..................... 6 1
Turn Signalmeadlight Beam
Lever
........................ 61
Underbody Maintenance
....... 2 16
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
..... 207
Universal Theft Deterrent
......... 44
Vehicle
Used Replacement Wheels
........ 209
Control of a
................. 124
Damage Warnings
.............. 8
Dimensions
................. 227
Environment and Your
......... 230
Identification Number (VIN)
.... 21 8
Leaving Your
................. 38
Loading Your
................ 202
Parking Your
................. 58
Storage
..................... 195
Symbols
..................... 10
Towing Your ................. 146
Ventilation
.................... 107
Ventilation System. Washing Your
................ 2 14
Flow-Through ............... 11 1 Ventilation Tips
................ 1 12
Visor Vanity Mirror. Covered
....... 75
Visors. Sun
..................... 74
Voltmeter
...................... 90
Vision. Night .................. 131
Devices. Other 142
Hazard Flashers
.............. 142
Safety
........................ 8
Vehicle Damage
................ 8
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........ 192
Washer. Windshield
.............. 63
Washing Your Vehicle
........... 214
Water. Driving Through
Weatherstrips
.................. 2 15
Wheel Nut Torque
.............. 225
Wheel. Tilt
..................... 61
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance
.... 208
Aluminum
.................. 2 1 5
Replacement
................. 208
Used Replacement
............ 209
Why Safety Belts Work
........... 15
Windows
...................... 60
Defogging and Defrosting ...... 107
Power
....................... 60
Rear Defogger
............... 111
.
...............
Lights. Gauges and Indicators .... 82
Deep Standing
................ 50
Windshield
Cleaning
................... 213
Specially Treated
............. 111
Washer ...................... 63
Washer Fluid
................ 192
Wipers Blades
............... 202
Wipers
...................... 62
Winter Driving
................. 137
Wipers. Windshield
............. 62
Your Driving and the Road
...... 121
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