2004 PONTIAC GTO wheel torque

Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to GM torque specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate
or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust
correctly. If you drive in that way, then — very
carefully — make a few moderate brake stops about
every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust
properly.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM
brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system — for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do
not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change — for the worse. The braking
performance you have come to expect can change
in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
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If your vehicle has 235/40ZR18 tires, they must roll in a
certain direction for the best overall performance.
The direction is shown by an arrow on the tire sidewall.
Because these tires are uni-directional, they should
be rotated as shown here. These tires should only be
moved from front to rear and rear to front on the
same side of the vehicle.
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 Tire and
Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
underCapacities and Specifications on page 5-92.
{CAUTION:
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 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.
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10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly 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.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. See “Capacities
and Specications” in the Index for wheel nut
torque specication.
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 specication. See “Capacities and
Specications” in the index for the wheel nut torque
specication.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Please refer toRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13for more information.
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.8 lbs 0.8 kg
Automatic Transmission (Drain and Refill) 5.3 quarts 5.0 L
Cooling System 15.1 quarts 14.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter (Drain and Refill) 6.5 quarts 6.2 L
Fuel Tank 18.5 gallons 70.0 L
Manual Transmission 4.6 quarts 4.4 L
Rear Axle Fluid 1.7 quarts 1.6 L
Wheel Nut Torque 74–92 lb ft 100–125Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
LS1 V8 G Automatic/Manual 0.040 inches (1.0 mm)
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-80
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-92
SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME........................2-35
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-17
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-10
Steering Tips................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-53
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
STOP WATCH ................................................2-34
Stop Watch....................................................3-39
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-31
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-31
Front Storage Area......................................2-31
Glove Box..................................................2-30
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-77
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-77
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
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Tachometer....................................................3-25
Telescopic Steering Column............................... 3-5
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-52
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-12Theft-Deterrent Systems
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Immobilizer.................................................2-12
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-13
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
TIME TO ARRIVAL.........................................3-37
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-10
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-52
Tire Size.......................................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Definitions........................5-56
Tires.............................................................5-51
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-71
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-68
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Top Strap......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Torque Lock...................................................2-25
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-30
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
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