1996 GMC SAVANA wheel alignment

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1 Ires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(I 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.
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.
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use one of
the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating
your tires.
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, always use one of
FRT FRT the. correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating
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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
CertificatidTire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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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 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.
4 CAUTION:
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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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Section 9 Index
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
................................ 3-7
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
Appearance Case Materials ....................... 6-59
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtsays
...................................... 2-42
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Transmission
Transmission Check
........................... 7-44
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-16
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-17
Shiftin
...................................... 2-17
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-46
Axle, Locking Rear
............................. 2-20
Axle, Rear .................................... 6-19
Battery
...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement
. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-6
Warnings
................................ 5-2.5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Bethre Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 4-20
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
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Steering ....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-46
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-29
Storage Areas
.................................. 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- I9
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
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-20
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54 Dual Operation
............................... 6-45
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Intlation 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
TorqueLock
................................... 2-23
Torque, Wheel
Nut .............................. 6-65
Torque, Wheel
Nut .............................. 5-32
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-33
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Drivingwith
................................. 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
Turn Slgnals
................................. 4-35
Weight
..................................... 4-30
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-37
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
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Transmission Fluid
Automatic
................................... 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 Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-35
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-58
Underhood Lamp
........ , ...................... 2-38
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Identification Number ......................... 6-60
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Ventilation System
............................... 3-8
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-42
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-41
Damage
Warnings
............................... iv
Loading .................................... 4-26 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-46
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutToryue
.................................. 6-65
Nut Torque .................................. 5-32
Replacement
................................. 6-48
Wrench
..................................... 5-22
Windows
..................................... 2-26
Power
....................................... 2-26
SideLatches
................................. 2-27
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-27
Windshleld Washer
............................. 2-32
Fluid
.................................. 2-326-25
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-43
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-31
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-39
Fuses ...................................... 6-61
Winter Driving
................................. 4-23
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-61
WreckerTowin
f; ................................. 5-6
Wrench, Wheel
................................. 5-22
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