1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE wheel bolts

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle
by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise.
Raise the vehicle far mough
off the ground so there
is enough room for ,the spare tire to fit.
5. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire. Remove any rust
or dirt
from the wheel
bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
&!+ CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an
emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 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 buildup and possible tire failure.
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
GM 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 vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used
Replacement Wheels
A CAUTION:
I-
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s 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 new
GM original
equipment wheel.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities and Specifications
Engine Identification -- Gasoline ‘Engines
Engine
Type
RPO Code
VIN Code
Fuel System
* Sequential Fuel Injection
Wheels and Tires
MODEL
C 1500
K 1500, C-K 2500
C-K 2500
Tire Pressure
“VORTEC” 5700
V8
L3 1
R
SFI*
“VORTEC” 7400
V8
L29
J
SFI*
DESCRIPTION
TORQUE
5 bolts (14 mm) 140 lb-ft (190 N-m)’
6 bolts (14 mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
8 bolts (14 mm)
140 lb-ft (190 Nem)
See the Certificatioflire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door
or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab.
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