2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER wheel

7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
8. Reinstall the wheel
nuts with the
cone-shaped end of
the nuts toward
the wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand until
the wheel is held
against the hub.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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10. Tighten the wheel nuts
®rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque speci®cation. See ªCapacities
and Speci®cationsº in the Index for wheel nut
torque speci®cation.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque speci®cation. See ªCapacities and
Speci®cationsº in the index for the wheel nut torque
speci®cation.
When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you
must also reinstall the plastic nut caps.
11. Tighten the plastic nut caps by hand. Then tighten
them one half turn with the wheel wrench. Do not
overtighten the nut caps or they may break.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.1. Store your vehicle's ¯at or spare tire by mounting it
on the tailgate.
Notice:Ensure that the wheel balance weight is on
the lower left section of the tire in order to allow
proper installation of the spare wheel cover.
2. Put the top two wheel nuts back on with the wheel
wrench.
3. Put the spare tire cover back on, if equipped. Using
the wheel wrench, put the wheel cover nut back on.
4. Put the spare wheel lock back on, if equipped and
lock it.
5. Put the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench back
into the storage area.
To stow the jack, place it in the storage bracket and
turn the shaft clockwise until the jack is securely held in
place. Reinstall the trim cover by inserting the cover
tabs into the slots. Push the cover closed and turn the
knob clockwise to secure the cover.
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Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,
can damage your vehicle's ®nish if they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as
possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that
are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a
period of years. You can help to keep the paint ®nish
looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass
and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,
wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength
glass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if beads do
not form when you rinse it with water.Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades
and affect their performance. Clean the blade by
wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade
with water.
Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,
cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on
them because you could damage the surface. Do not
use chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing
the following products.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil and
asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner and
PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall Tire
CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops,
upholstery and
convertible tops.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime,
smoke and ®ngerprints.
Chrome and Wire Wheel
CleanerRemoves dirt and grime
from chrome wheels and
wire wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust,
®ngerprints, and surface
contaminants. Spray on
wipe off.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont'd)
Description Usage
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks,
®ne scratches and other
light surface
contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches
and protects ®nish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines and
protects in one easy step,
no wiping necessary.
Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foaming
shampoo. Cleans and
lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on
fabrics, vinyl, leather and
carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-30.
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Capacities and Speci®cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Capacities and Speci®cations
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a and Polyalkylene
Glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil with dye0.9 lbs. 0.4 kg
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Re®ll2.6 quarts 2.5 L*
Cooling System 8.5 quarts 8.0 L
Differential
Front
Rear1.1 quarts
2.3 quarts1.0 L*
2.2 L*
Engine Oil with Filter 5.8 quarts 5.5 L**
Fuel Tank 16.9 gallons 64 L
Manual Transmission
Four-Wheel Drive
Two-Wheel Drive1.6 quarts
2.0 quarts1.5 L*
1.9 L*
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Capacities and Speci®cations (cont'd)
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Transfer Case 1.8 quarts 1.7 L
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque
Plastic Wheel Nut Cap Torque73 lbft
Tighten by hand plus
one half turn with wheel
wrench100Y
*Recheck ¯uid level after ®lling. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20orManual Transmission Fluid on
page 5-23.
**When changing the oil ®lter, additional oil may be needed. Recheck the oil level after ®lling. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-13.
Engine Speci®cations
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
V6 4 Automatic 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
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Maintenance Schedule......................................6-2
Introduction...................................................6-2
Maintenance Requirements..............................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................6-2
How This Section is Organized.........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...........6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule....................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule...........................6-4
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance..............6-7
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-17
Part B: Owner Checks and Services................6-24
At Each Fuel Fill..........................................6-24
At Least Once a Month.................................6-24
At Least Twice a Year...................................6-25At Least Once a Year...................................6-25
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections.........6-28
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection............................6-28
Exhaust System Inspection............................6-28
Fuel System Inspection..................................6-28
Engine Cooling System Inspection...................6-28
Throttle System Inspection.............................6-29
Rear Axle and Front Axle (Four-Wheel-Drive)
Service....................................................6-29
Brake System Inspection................................6-29
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants................................................6-30
Part E: Maintenance Record...........................6-32
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
6-1