1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER wheel alignment

Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(IO OOO ro 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.
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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 schc . [led
rotation intervals.
When rotating
your tires, always use one of the correct
rotation
patterns shown here.
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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 corning 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
Geo 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
Geo model.
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.
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See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
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Gem Section 9 Index
Air ~ag ...................................... I -24
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-30
How Does it Restrain
........................ 1-28
How it Works
.............................. 1-26
Location
.................................... l-26
Readiness Light ......................... 1-25, 2-61
Servicing
................................... 1-2 9
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-27
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-28
AirCleaner
.................................... 6-13
Airconditioning
................................ 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-64
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Antenna
...................................... 3-19
Antifreeze
............................. 6-24
Anti-Lock
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-27
Brake System Active Light ................. 2-64, 4-8
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-63, 4-6
Brakes ...................................... 4- 6
Appearance Care ................................ 6-48 Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-7
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Overdrive
............................... 2-13
Overdrive
Off Switch .......................... 2-13
Shifting
..................................... 2-10
TEUIS~~SS~O~ ............................ 2-8.2-10
Transmission Check ........................... 7-48
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-15
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-10
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-50
Axle, Front
.................................... 6-23
Axle, Rear
. . ............................. 6-21
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-40
Automatic
Starting Your Engine
........................... 2-8
Battery
................. .: ................... 6-33
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7
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Specifications. Engine ................ ....... 6-62
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer ................................... 2- 59
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-49
Steam
...................................... 5-12
Steering
......................... . . 4-9
Column Lock Check
............. ....... 7-50
Power
.................................. . . 4-9
Storage Areas
... ... .............. 2-39
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-33
Sun Visors .................................... 2-41
Sunroof
....................................... 2-43
Symbols, Vehicle
............. ............. vi
In Emergencies ............................. 4- 10
Tips
........................... ... I .*. 4-9
Storage, Vehicle
.............................. 6-33
Tachometer
................................ 2-59
Tailgate
........................................ 2-5
Tailgate Lock Release ............................ 2-5
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 18
Theft-Deterrent Feature,
CD Player ................ 3-15
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-14
Theft
.......................................... 2-5
Tire Chains ........................... . . 6-47
Tire Loading
................................. 4-46
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-46
Tires
....................................... 6.40
Alignment and Balance
................. . . 6-46
Buying New
..................... .... 6-44
Chains ............................ . . 6-47
Changing
a Flat ....................... . . 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-47
Cleaning
.................................. 6-54
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Loading
.................................. 4-46
Temperature
............................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-44
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-43
Pressure
. . ... ................... 6-41
Traction
...................... .......... 6-45
Treadwear
................ ............ 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock ................................... 2-23
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-63
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-48
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-43
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
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Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-51
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-53
Driving with
................................. 4-52
Hitches
..................................... 4-51
Maintenance
When Towing ..................... 4-55
ParkingonHills .............................. 4-54
Safety Chains
................................ 4-51
Tongueweight
............................... 4-50
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-50
Turnsignals ................................. 4-53
Weight
..................................... 4-49
Transfer
Case. Manual Shift ................. 2- 18. 6-22
Transmission Fluid
Automatic
................................... 6- 15
Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-6
Trip
Odometer ................................. 2-59
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-28
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-28
Manual ..................................... 6-19
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-53
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-50
Underbody Maintenance
.... ............... 6-55
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5 Damage
Warnings
............................... v
Dimensions ................................. 6-64
Identification Number
......................... 6-57
Loading
........... .................... 4-46
Storage
....... .................... 6-33
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-41
warning Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-60
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-28
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-52
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-46
LockKey
................................... 5-23
Nut Torque ............................. 5-31. 6-63
Replacement
................................. 6-46
Wrench ..................................... 5-23
Window Lock
.................................. 2-27
Windows. Power
............................... 2-27
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-31
Fluid
................... I .............. 6-28. 2-31
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-47
Rear ....................................... 2-31
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-30
Rear ........................... : ........... 2-31
Winter
Driving ................................. 4-39
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-23
Ventilation
System
............................. 3-3
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