1998 CADILLAC CATERA spare wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Wheel Cover Removing the Flat Tire and Installing \
the Spare Tire
Using the flat end of the screwdriver, gently pry
the wheel cover
off. Be careful not to scratch the
wheel edge. 1. If you have the five-spoke wheel, use the flat end
of the screwdriver
to pry off the five black plastic
wheel bolt caps. Be careful not to scratch the
wheel edge.
(This step does not apply to the
seven-spoke wheel.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
A CAUTION:
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Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to
fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the
right. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground for
the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
7. Remove all wheel bolts and take off the flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel bolts
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.
I A CAU -ION:
Never use oil or grease on wheel bolts. If you do,
the bolts might come loose. Your wheel could fall
off, causing a serious accident.
9. Place the spare on the wheel-mounting surface.
10. Replace the wheel bolts.
Tighten each bolt by
hand until the wheel is
held against the hub.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel bolts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
bolts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Storin- a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
CAU I ION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place. After you’ve
put the spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll
need to store the flat tire in the trunk. Use the following
procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
I LEFT SIDE OF TRUNK:
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Put the flat tire in the trunk
where the spare is stored
(driver’s side wheel well).
Secure the flat tire with the
straps that are used to hold
the spare in place.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 at 5,000 miles (8 000 km) and
then every
10,000 miles (16 000 km) thereafter. 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 Maintenance Schedule
booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.