1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU wheel alignment

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Here you will fiid information about the care of your Chevrolet. This section begins with service and fuel
information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information
about your vehicle, and
a part devoted to its appearance care.
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6-35
6-36 Doing
Your Own Service Work
What Kind of Fuel to Use
Using Fuel in Foreign Countries
Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Checking Your Engine Oil
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Where to
Fill the Windshield Washer Fluid
Important Brake Information
Information on Your Vehicle's Battery
Tips on Vehicle Storage
Bulb Replacement Procedures
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
How and When to Check Tire Inflation 6-39
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i 6-62 When
it is
Time to Buy New Tires
Wheel Alignment
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of the Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
How to Clean Aluminum Wheels
Underbody Maintenance
Recommended Appearance Care Materials
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Specifications
Normal Replacement
Parts

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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be
at
60 psi (420 Ea).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 0oO to 13 0o0 km). Any time you notice unusual wear,
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.
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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.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. 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
Chevrolet 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
Chevrolet 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.
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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-46
Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle
.................. 6-3
Adjuster. Seat
.............................. 1.2. 1-47
AirBag
....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-25
How it Works
................................ 1-23
Location
.................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.54
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1.22. 2.54
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 17
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-62
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-42
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6- 18
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.56. 4.7
Brakes
................................. 2.56. 4.7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3- 19 Appearancecare
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-52
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Audio Equipment. Adding
......... 2-1 5.2.16.3.22. 6.54
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-28
Automatic Light Control
......................... 2-37
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-40
Shifting
..................................... 2-19
Ashtray
....................................... 2-44
Backing Up with a Trailer
....................... 4-37
Battery
....................................... 6-28
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry System
............... 2-8
Saver
...................................... 2-39
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-21
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tires ......................................... 6-35
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
Buying New
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-20
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-32
Inflation
.................................... 6-36
Inflation Check
............................... 7-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-36
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction
.................................... 6-4 1
Treadwear
................................... 6-4 1
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-40
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-39
TorqueLock
................................... 2-24
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-29. 6-61
Towing From the Front
............................... 4-28
From the Rear
............................... 4-30
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front ............... 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-30
TopStrap
..................................... 1-37
Trailer
Backing Up with
............................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Drivingwitha
............................... 4-37
Following Distance
with ....................... 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Making Turns
................................ 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-39
Passing with
................................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................... ............ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turn Signals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
................................... 6-18
Ignition Lock Check .......................... 7-40
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-51
Trunk ........................................ 2-10
TrUnk Transaxle
Transmitters. Keyless Entry System
................. 2-6
Lamp
...................................... 2-39
Release Lockout. Remote
...................... 2-10
Release. Remote
.............................. 2-10
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-29
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-30
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Underbody Hushing Service ..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-51
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings .............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-62
Identification Number ......................... 6-53
Loading .................................... 4-30
Storage ..................................... 6-29
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-45
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-45
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Eights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-52
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-23
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-48
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-48
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-42
Nut Torque ............................. 5.29. 6.61
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Used Replacement ............................ 6-43
Wrench ..................................... 5-22
Windows ..................................... 2-27
Auto-Down ................................. 2-28
Lock Out Switch ............................. 2-28
Power ...................................... 2-27
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-32
Fluid .................................. 2.32. 6.23
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-37
Windshield Wiper ......................... 2.30. 6.54
Bladecheck ................................. 7-38
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-35
Winter Driving ................................. 4-24
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-54
Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-22
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