1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE wheel alignment

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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
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 Corvette model.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing
or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and
rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parlung brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
7-15

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Accessory Outlet .............................. 2-59
Accessory Power Plug
........................... 6-63
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
............................... 1.20. 1-21
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1.20. 2.78
AirBagSystem
................................ 1-18
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
....................... 3.3. 3.7. 3.10
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna Integrated
................................... 3-30
PowerMast ................................. 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
............. 2-80
Anti-Theft Radio
............................... 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-6 1
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9 Ashtray
....................................... 2-58
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-27
Automatic
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
............ 3-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-28
Transmission Check
........................... 7-12
Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-18
Transmission. Operation
....................... 2-26
Transmission. Park Mechanism Check
............ 7-14
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-26
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-22
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-39
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-21
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................. 6-37
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Function Actuation (RFA) System
...................... 2-12
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-72
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
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............................ 8-12
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-62
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-24
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-30
Shifting
....................................... 2-26
IntoPark
.................................... 2-34
Out
of Park .................................. 2-36
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-42
Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-27
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-70
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-70
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Sportseat
...................................... l-3
Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-59
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-53
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7- 13
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-22
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 11
Power ...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-41
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-54
Speedometer
................................... 2-77
Steam
................................... 5-14, 5-15 Storage.
Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-22
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-58
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-18
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. x
System Controls. Comfort Control System
........ 3-2. 3-4
Tachometer
.................................. 2-77
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-28
Temperature Controls
..... ................... 3-2. 3-4
Theft ......................................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Radio
........................... 3-25
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-41
Time, Setting the
............................... 3-12
Tirechains
.................................... 6-51
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
Buying New
................................. 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-58
Extended Mobility
............................ 6-41
If One Goes Flat .............................. 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-44
Inflation Check
............................... 7-11
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-44
Temperature
................................. 6-48
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-47
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Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
TorqueLock
................................... 2-35
Torque, Wheel Nut .............................. 6-71
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-30
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-8
Traction Control System (TCS) Light
............... 2-81
..................................... Top Strap 1-31
TrailerTowing
................................. 4-30
Transmission Fluid
Automatic 6- 18
...................................
Manual ..................................... 6-19
Transmission, Ignition Lock Check ................. 7-14
Transmitters, Remote Function Actuation System
...... 2-6
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-42
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-42
TTYUsers
...................................... 8-4
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-14
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
.................. 2- 17
Vehicle Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your ........... 6-3
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. ix
Dimensions ................................. 6-71 Identification Number
......................... 6-62
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-11
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-58
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Storage
..................................... 6-32
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-58
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-79
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Messages ............... 2-77
Warranty Information
............................ 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-56
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutTorque
.................................. 6-71
Wheel
Replacement ................................. 6-48
Using the Wheel Lock Key
..................... 6-50
Express-Down
............................... 2-41
Power
...................................... 2-40
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-46
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-11
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-45
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-37
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
Wrecker Towing
................................. 5-8
Windows
..................................... 2-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Fuses
...................................... 6-64
WiperBladeCheck
............................. 7-12
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-64
9-10
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