1997 GMC SIERRA wheel alignment

When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the
tire pressure of the spare tire.
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
(10 000 to 13 000 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. 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.
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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 front tires with different load ranges
or tread designs (such as all season vs. odoff road)
than
the rear tires, don’t rotate your tires front to rear.
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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. 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
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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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-6 I
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-23
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-3 1
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-28
How
it Works ................................ 1-25
Location
.................................... 1-25
Readiness Light
......................... 1-25. 2-67
Servicing
................................... 1-30
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-27
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-28
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-27
Air Bag Off Light
.......................... 1-57, 2-68
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-10
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check ........ 7-46
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-78
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-57
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-65
Antenna
...................................... 3-26
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-29
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-72. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearance Care
............................... 6-59 Appearance Care
Materials
....................... 6-68
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-57
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-59
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-46
Fluid
....................................... 6-21
Operation
................................... 2-15
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-48
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-13
Axle.
Front .................................... 6-28
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-22
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-26
Battery ...................................... 6-39
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving In ............................. 4-39
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-37
Turn SignalNultifunction Lever
................... 2-36
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-56
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-67
Underhood FuseRelay Center
..................... 6-73
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-69
Loading
.................................... 4-41
Storage
..................................... 6-39
Ventilation System
............................... 3-5
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-61
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-70
warning Devices ............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-66
Warranty Information
............................ 8- 10
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-33
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-64 Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-64
Nut Torque ............................. 5.30. 6.76
Replacement
................................. 6-57
Wrench
..................................... 5-23
Windows ..................................... 2-33
Lockout Switch
.............................. 2-34
Manual
..................................... 2-33
Power
...................................... 2-33
Sliding Rear
................................. 2-35
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-35
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-39
Fluid .................................. 2-39, 6-33
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-45
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-38
Blade Replacement ...................... 6-49. 6-77
Cleaning the Blades
........................... 6-63
Winter Driving
................................. 4-37
Wiper Blades, Cleaning
.......................... 6-63
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-70
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-23
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-57
Fuses
...................................... 6-70
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