1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE wheel alignment

Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 Ism). 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 Index for scheduled
rotation intervals. Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your
tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
in the Index.
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
1 any rust or dirt from 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. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
When rotating your tires, always use
the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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IT T ~1 Alignment and Tire Balance
me 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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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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0 Section 9 Index
Accessory Inflator System ....................... 2-78
Accessory Power Outlet
.......................... 2-80
Adding Equipment to the Outside Of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
Adjusting the Bucket Seats
....................... 1-27
Adjusting the Split Bench Seat
.................... 1- 19
Air Bag
....................................... 1-50
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-55
Howitworks
................................ 1-52
Location
.................................... 1-52
Readiness Light
......................... 1.52. 2.87
Servicing
................................... 1-58
System
..................................... 1-50
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-55
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-56
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-54
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-66
Air Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment ...... 6-16
AirInflator
.................................... 2-78
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-53
Antenna. Integrated Windshield
.................... 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-89, 4-7 Appearance Care
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-55
Ashtray
....................................... 2-77
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-32
Automatic Transaxle Check
....................... 7-30
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6-18
Howtocheck
............................... 6-18
When to Check and Change
..................... 6-18
Automatic Transaxle Operation
.................... 2-30
Shifting
..................................... 2-30
Automatic Transaxle Park Mechanism Check
......... 7-32
Battery
...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BatterySaver .................................. 2-65
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-23
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
HOW to
Add
................................. 6-20
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Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-30
Temperature Knob. Climate Control System
........... 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-22
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-26
THEFTLOCK
................................. 3-26
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear
.................................... 2-32
Third Row Solid Bench Seat
...................... 1 - 13
Adjusting ................................... 1-13
Folding the Seatback
.......................... 1 - 13
Removing
................................... 1-14
Replacing
................................... 1 - 16
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-52
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tirechains
.................................... 6-47
Tire Loading
................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
BuyingNew
................................. 6-43
Chains
..................................... 6-47
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-24
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Compact Spare ............................... 5-34
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check ............................... 7-29
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Storing
a Flat or Spare ......................... 5-33
TemDerature ................................. 6-45 Treadwe ar
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-44
Used Wheel Replacement
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-43
TopStrap
..................................... 1-88
TorqueLock ................................... 2-37
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-32, 6-65
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-33
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Traction Control System .......................... 4-9
Traction Control System Warning Light
........ 2-90, 4-10
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-37
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-40
Drivingwith
................................. 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-41
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-40
Safety Chains
................................ 4-37
Tongue Weight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Turnsignals
................................. 4-39
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Towing
..................................... 4-33
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
....................... 6-18
Transmitters, Keyless Entry
........................ 2-8
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Computer ................................ 2- 100
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-85
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-53 Traciion .................................... 6-45 . 1 .
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Turn Signal Reminder Chime ..................... 2-54
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-53
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-39
Underbody Flushing Service ..................... 7-32
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-54
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center ................. 6-61
Underhood Lamp ............................... 6-11
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings .............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-66
Identification Number ......................... 6-56
Loading .................................... 4-30
Storage ..................................... 6-30
Ventilation System ............................... 3-8
Ventilation Tips ................................. 3-9
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-78
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-78
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-86
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-51
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-46
Nut Torque ............................. 5.32. 6.65
Replacement ................................. 6-46
Used Replacement ............................ 6-47
Wrench ..................................... 5-27
Windows ..................................... 2-50
Power ...................................... 2-51
Power Rear Quarter ........................... 2-52
Rear Side Panels .............................. 2-52
SideLatches ................................. 2-51
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-55
Fluid .................................. 2-55. 6-25
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-29
Rear ....................................... 2-56
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-54
Rear ....................................... 2-56
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-39
Fuses ...................................... 6-57
Winter Driving ................................. 4-26
Wiper Blade Check ............................. 7-30
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-57
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-27
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