1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER wheel alignment

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa). 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.
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. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact
spare tire in your tire rotation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 ?eDlacement
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
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.
A CAI'"1ON:
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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Adapter Kit. CD ............................... 3- 15
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-23
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-27
How it Works ................................ 1-25
Location
.................................... 1-25
Readiness Light
......................... 1-23, 2-66
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-27
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-27
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-26
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-64
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-25
Anti-Lock
................................ 2-68, 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68, 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-20
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Servicing
................................... 1-29
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-48
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-32
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-23
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-15
Check
...................................... 7-31
Fluid
.................................. 6-18, 6-21
Gear Positions
............................... 2-20
Operation
................................... 2-19
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-34
Shifting
..................................... 2-19
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement
............... 6-38
Battery
....................................... 6-35
Charging System Light
........................ 2-67
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-9
Saver
...................................... 2-44
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
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Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-47
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-30
Loading
.................................... 4-31
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-45
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-43
TopStrap
..................................... 1-45
TorqueLock ................................... 2-29
Towing Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-64
Front
....................................... 5-10
Rear
....................................... 5-12
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing
a Trailer ........................... 4-33, 4-40
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
.......... 4-28, 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle From
the Rear ................ 4-30 Trailer
Backingup
................................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Following Distance
........................... 4-37
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
MakingTurns
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
................................ 4-33. 4-40
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
.............................. 6- 18. 6-21
Manual
..................................... 6-22
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-38
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Passing
..................................... 4-37
Transaxle Fluid
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-64
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-55
Up-Shift Light
............................ 2.26. 2.75
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...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings vi1
Dimensions ................................. 6-65
Identification Number ......................... 6-57
Loading .................................... 4-31
Storage ..................................... 6-35
Ventilation System ............................... 3-5
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-48
.. ..............................
warning Devices ............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-65
Warranty Information ............................ 8- 10
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-30
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-52
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-46
Nut Torque ............................. 5-30. 6.64
Replacement ................................. 6-46
Used Replacement ............................ 6-47
Wrench ..................................... 5-25
Windows ..................................... 2-32
Auto-Down ................................. 2-32
Power ...................................... 2-32
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-36
Fluid .................................. 2-36. 6-30
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-30
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-35
Bladecheck ................................. 7-31
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-40
Fuses ...................................... 6-58
Winter Driving ................................. 4-24
Wiper Blades. Cleaning .......................... 6-51
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-58
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-25
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-8
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