1998 GMC SIERRA wheel alignment

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 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. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also
see “Dual Tire Operation” later
in this section. 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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If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use one of
the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating
your tires.
If your vehicle has front tires with different load ranges
or tread designs (such as all season vs. on/off road) than
the rear tires, don’t rotate your tires front
to rear.
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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 corning 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 vehicle.
~ 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.
~
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, 'bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-59
AirBag ....................................... 1-23
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-3 1
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-28
How it Works ................................ 1 -26
Location .................................... 1-26
Readiness Light ......................... 1.25, 2.65
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-27
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-28
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-27
Air Bag
Off Light .......................... 1.58. 2.65
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 18
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check ........ 7-41
Air Conditioning ............................ 3.3. 3.4
Air Conditionillg Refrigerants ..................... 6-79
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-59
Antenna
...................................... 3-26
Antifreeze
........................... 6-28.6-79.7-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.68. 4.7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Appearance Care
............................... 6-6 I
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Servicing
................................... 1-30
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-67
Appearance Care and Materials .................... 6-69
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-56
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Audio System
.................................. 3-7
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-41
Fluid
.................................. 6-21. 7-47
Operation ................................... 2-15
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-12
Axle. Front
............................... 6-27. 7-47
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-32
Axle. Rear
............................... 6-26. 7-47
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-58
Battery
...................................... 6-39
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving
In ............................. 4-38
Replacement.
Keyless Entry ..................... 2-8
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Steering ....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-8
Speed Sensitive
............................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel’Tilt
.................................. 2-34
Step-Bumper Pad
............................... 4-63
Storage Areas
.................................. 2-5 1
Storage. Overhead .............................. 2-5 1
Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-39
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-59
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-53
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-63
Tailgate Removal
................................ 2-3
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-48’6-49
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-25
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3-2. 3-3
Theft
.......................................... 2-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature .......................... 3-2 1
THEFTLOCK” ................................ 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-32
Third Door
..................................... 2-4
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-60
TireLoading
................................... 4-43 Tires
......................................... 6-51
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-59
BuyingNew
................................. 6-56
Chains
..................................... 6-60
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-67
Dual Operation
............................... 6-56
Inflation
.................................... 6-52
Inflation Check
............................... 7-40
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-53
Loading
.................................... 4-43
Pressure
.................................... 6-52
Temperature
................................. 6-58
Traction
.................................... 6-58
Treadwear
................................... 6-58
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-57
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-55
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-59
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-55
TopStrap
..................................... 1-50
TorqueLock ................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-77
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-49
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-41
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-56
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-58
Driving with
................................. 4-56
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Hitches ..................................... 4-55
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-59
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-58
Safety Chains
................................ 4-56
Tongueweight
............................... 4-54
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-55
Towing
..................................... 4-49
Turn Signals ................................. 4-57
Weight
..................................... 4-50
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-60
Transfer Case. Electronic
......................... 2-23
Transfer Case Lubricant ..................... 6-26 . 7-47
Transfer Case. Manual
........................... 2-2 1
Transmission Fluid
Automatic
.............................. 6-2 1.7-47
Manual
................................ 6-24. 7-46
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation
. Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-63
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-35
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-57
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-68
Underllood-Fuse/Relay Center
..................... 6-74 Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-70
Loading
.................................... 4-43
Storage
..................................... 6-39
Ventilation System
............................... 3-5
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-59
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-67
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Wxranty Information
............................ 8- IO
Washer Fluid. Windshield ................... 6.33. 7-47
Washing
Your Vehicle ........................... 6-65
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-65
West Coast Type Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Wheel Warning
Lights
. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-64
Alignment
.................................. 6-59
Nut Torque ............................. 5-32. 6-77
Replacement
................................. 6-59
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
..................................... 2-32
Lockout Switch
.............................. 2-33
Manual
..................................... 2-32
Power
...................................... 2-32
Sliding Rear
................................. 2-34
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-34
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