1998 CHEVROLET TRACKER wheel alignment

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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 “Whe\
el
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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When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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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
Chevrolet model.
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
Air Bag
....................................... 1-25
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-3 1
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-29
How it Works ................................ 1-27
Location
.................................... 1-27
Readiness Light
......................... 1-26. 2-59
Servicing
................................... 1-31
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-28
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-29
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-28
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-63
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Antenna
...................................... 3-17
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-24
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2-62. 4.9
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.61. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-40
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54
AppearanceCare
............................... 6-48 Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic
Overdrive
................................... 2-15
Overdrive
Off Switch .......................... 2-15
Automatic Transmission
.......................... 2-9
Check
...................................... 7-48
Fluid
....................................... 6-17
Operation
................................... 2-11
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-50
Starting Your Engine
........................... 2-9
Front
....................................... 6-23
Rear
....................................... 6-22
Shifting
..................................... 2-11
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-33
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-41
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-33
Fluid
....................................... 6-30
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2-21

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In Emergencies ............................... 4- 11
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-39
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-32
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-40
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Sunroof ....................................... 2-42
Tachometer
.................................. 2-57
Tailgate
........................................ 2-6
Tailgate Lock Release
............................ 2-6
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-16
Theft
.......................................... 2-6
Thermostat
.................................... 6-27
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2- 16
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-47
TireLoading
................................... 4-46
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-46
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-47
Changing a Flat .............................. 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-47
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54 Loading
....................................
Pressure ....................................
Storing a Flat or Spare .........................
Temperature .................................
Traction ....................................
Treadwe ar ...................................
Uniform Quality Grading .......................
Wear Indicators ..............................
Wheel Replacement ...........................
When It’s Time for New .......................
TopStrap .....................................
Torque Lock ...................................
Torque, Wheel Nut ......................... 5-30,
Towing ATrailer
....................................
Recreational Vehicle ..........................
Towing Your Vehicle ............................
Trailer Backing
Up .................................
Brakes .....................................
Driving on Grades ............................
Drivingwi th .................................
Following Distance ...........................
Hitches .....................................
Maintenance When Towing .....................
MakingTurns ................................
Parking on Hills ..............................
Passing .....................................
SafetyChains ................................
Tongueweight ...............................
Total Weight on Tires ..........................
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Turn Signals ................................. 4-54 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-58
Weight ..................................... 4-50 WarrantyInformation ............................ 8-10
Transfer Case. Manual Shift ................. 2-20. 6-22 Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-28
Transmission Fluid Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Automatic ................................... 6-17 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-52
Manual ..................................... 6-20 Wheel
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8 Alignment .................................. 6-46
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-57 LockKey ................................... 5-25
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4 Nut Torque ............................. 5.30. 6.63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-30 Replacement ................................. 6-46
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-30 Wrench ..................................... 5-24
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-54 Window Lock .................................. 2-29
Windows ..................................... 2-29
...................................... underbody Flushing Service 7-50
Underbody Maintenance 6-55
Power 2-29
Windshield Washer 2-32
Fluid ....................................... 6-28
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Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings .............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-63
Identification Number ......................... 6-57
Loading .................................... 4-46
Storage ..................................... 6-33
Ventilation System ............................... 3-4
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-40
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-47
Rear ....................................... 2-33
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-32
Rear ....................................... 2-33
Winter Driving ................................. 4-39
Wiper Blades. Cleaning .......................... 6-51
WiperBladeCheck ............................. 7-48
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-24
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