1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS wheel alignment

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Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 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. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels,
also see “Dual Tire Operation’’ later in this section.
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.
I FRT FRT
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use one of
the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating
your tires.
II
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, always use one of
the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating
your tires.
When you install dual wheels, be sure the vent holes in
the inner and outer wheels on each side are lined
up.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Certificationmire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque’’ in
the Index.
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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. 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 vehicle.
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
GM dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
I A CAUTION: - -
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts
on your vehicle 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 injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
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Adjustable Mast Antenna ........................ 3-29
AirBag
....................................... 1-21
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-28
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-26
How it Works ................................ 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.47
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-26
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-25
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-3
Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-57
Antenna. Adjustable Mast
........................ 3-29
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-49. 4-6
Brakes
...................................... 4-5
Appearancecare
............................... 6-50
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-7 Appearance
Care Materials
....................... 6-59
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-7
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Transmission Transmission Check
........................... 7-44
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-16
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-17
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-46
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-20
Axle.Rear
.................................... 6-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-42
Shifting ..................................... 2-17
Battery
...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-6
Warnings
................................ 5-2.5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Before Leaving on
a Long Trip .................... 4-20
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
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Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-46
In Emergencies
................................ 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-29
StorageAreas
.................................. 2-41
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
............ ". ..... 5-35
SunVisors
.................................... 2-41
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-2 1
Symbols, Vehicle .................................. v
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-36
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-28
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
......... 3- 1
Temperature Control. Passenger .................... 3-5
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 19
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-29
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-50
TireLoading ................................... 4-26
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-26
Tires
......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
Buying New
................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-20
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Dual Operation ............................... 6-45
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-44
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwear
................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-23
Torque. Wheel
Nut .............................. 6-65
Torque. Wheel
Nut .............................. 5-32
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-28
Trailer Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
Brakes
..................................... 4-33
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving
with ................................. 4-34
Hitches
..................................... 4-32
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
................................ 4-33
Tongueweight
............................... 4-31
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-32
Towing
..................................... 4-28
Weight
..................................... 4-30
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-37
Turnsignals
................................. 4-35
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................................... 6- 16
Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-45
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-30
Turn SignalA4ultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-35
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-58
UnderhoodLamp
............................... 2-38
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-60
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Ventilation System
............................... 3-8
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-42
Visors, Sun
.................................. 2-41
Storage
..................................... 6-30 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-36
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutTorque
.................................. 6-65
NutTorque
.................................. 5-32
Replacement
................................. 6-48
Wrench
..................................... 5-22
Windows
..................................... 2-26
Power
...................................... 2-26
SideLatches
................................. 2-27
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-27
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-32
Fluid
.................................. 2-326-25
FluidLevelCheck
............................ 7-43
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-31
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-39
Fuses
...................................... 6-61
Winter Driving
................................. 4-23
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-61
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-6
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-22
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