1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE wheel alignment

How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the
pressure, especially if you have radial tires
-- which
may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back
on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(1 0 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When it’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals. When
rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on
the
Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.
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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
or corroded.
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
Oldsmobile retailer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your retailer 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
Oldsmobile model.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-57
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6-2 1
BrakeFluid ................................. 6-28
Electrical Equipment
............... 2.25.3.21. 6.51
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-23
Engineoil
.................................. 6-12
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-26
SoundEquipment
............................ 3-21
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2.43. 6-26
AirBag
....................................... 1-26
How Does
it Restrain ......................... 1-29
How
it Works ............................... 1-28
Location
................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
........................ 1.27. 2.76
What Makes it Inflate
......................... 1-29
What Will You See After it Inflates
.............. 1-30
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-29
AirClealler
.................................... 6-17
Airconditioner
................................. 3-2
AirInflator
.................................... 2-63
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-40
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-48
Servicing
................................... 1-31 Antenna.
Integrated Roof
......................... 3-23
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Junction Block Fuse ......... 6-56
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. CD Player
.................... 3-17
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Adding
.................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Appearance Care
............................... 6-42
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-50
Ashtrays
................................... 2.65. 66
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Auto Down Window Feature
...................... 2-39
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive Position
..................... 2-30
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-28
Automatic Overdrive Position
.................. 2-30
First Gear (1) Position
........................ 2-32
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-30
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-29
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-29
Second Gear
(2) Position ...................... 2-31
Audio
System. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-20
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Service Work. Doing Your Own .................... 6-1 Storage. Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile
........ 1-31 Stuck. If You Are ............................... 5-35
Shifting Out
of Park (P) .......................... 2-36 Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-54
Side Window Latches
........................... 2-39 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............... 1-26
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-41 Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Sliding Door Child Security Lock
.................. 2-17 Tachometer .................................. 2-74
Sliding Door Lock
.............................. 2- 12
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-32
Shifting Into
Park (P) ............................ 2-33
Sun Visors .................................... 2-65
Shifting. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-28 Sunroof ....................................... 2-69
Sliding Door
................................... 2- 11
Sliding Door. power
............................. 2-13 Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-74
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-21 Tape Player .................................... 3-11
Starter Switch
.................................. 7-37 Theft ......................................... 2-21
SpareTire.Compact
............................. 5-34
Tapeplayercare ............................... 3-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-42 Temperature and Compass Display ................. 2-53
Speedometer
................................... 2-74 TCS warning
Light ......................... 2-79. 4-9
Starting Your Engine
Thermostat 6-24
3-lL v6 Engine .............................. 2-24 Third Gear (D) Position .......................... 2-31
3800V6Engine ............................. 2-25 TiltSteeringWheel ............................. 2-40
Steamy
If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-15 Time. Setting the ................................ 3-8
Steering Column Lock 7-38 Tire
Chains 6-41
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 6-36 Steering In Emergencies ......................... 4- 12
TireLoading 4-29
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-40
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-40
Steering. Power ................................ 4- 11 BuyingNew ................................ 6-38
Steering. Tips .................................. 4-1 1
Storage Bin. Locking 2-67 ChangingaFlat
5-24
Inflation
.................................... 6-35 Storage Compartment Inspection and Rotation ....................... 6-36
Center Console .............................. 2-21 Spare. Compact .............................. 5-34
Overhead Console ............................ 2-54 Temperature ................................ 6-39
Rear ....................................... 2-66
....................................
Steering ...................................... 4- 11 .................................... ...........................
...................................
Steering Wheel Touch Controls. Audio System 3-20 Tires 6-34 ....... .........................................
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