2009 CHEVROLET KODIAK wheel alignment

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-71
Other Service Items........................................5-72
Fuel Filter....................................................5-72
Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator..........5-73
Secondary Fuel Filter and Water Separator/
Heater (Caterpillar Diesel)............................5-74
Front Wheel Bearings with
Oil-Filled Hubs..........................................5-75
Tires..............................................................5-76
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-77
Wheel Loading.............................................5-78
Dual Tire Operation.......................................5-78
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-78
Buying New Tires.........................................5-79
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-80
Tightening the Wheel Nuts.............................5-80
Wheel Replacement......................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-85
Appearance Care............................................5-87
Interior Cleaning...........................................5-87
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-88
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................5-89
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-89
Weatherstrips...............................................5-89
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-90Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-90
Finish Care..................................................5-90
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-91
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim..................................................5-92
Tires...........................................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-93
Finish Damage.............................................5-93
Underbody Maintenance................................5-93
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-93
Vehicle Identification
......................................5-94
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).................5-94
Service Parts Identification Label.....................5-94
Electrical System............................................5-95
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-95
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-95
Fusible Links................................................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options..........5-96
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-96
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-96
Underhood Fuse Block..................................5-99
Capacities and Specifications........................5-102
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........5-108
Maintenance Replacement Parts...................5-108
Engine Drive Belt Routing............................5-110
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall
performance.
Proper front wheel alignment must be maintained in
order to ensure efficient steering, good directional
stability, and prevent abnormal tire wear. If you notice
unusual tire wear or your vehicle is 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 balanced.
Tightening the Wheel Nuts
{CAUTION:
Wheel nuts that are not tight can work loose. If all
the nuts on a wheel come off, the wheel can come
off the vehicle, causing a crash. All wheel nuts
must be properly tightened. Follow the rules in this
section to be sure they are.
This section lets you know how often to check the
tightness of the wheel nuts on your vehicle and how tight
they must be.
5-80

Starting the Gasoline Engine............................2-12
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas................................................2-53
Center Console Storage Area........................2-53
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-19
Sun Visors...................................................... 2-9
Suspension, Air..............................................2-44
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-18
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Tachometer....................................................3-25
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-57
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-48
Tires.............................................................5-76
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-92
Buying New Tires........................................5-79
Cleaning....................................................5-92
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-78
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-85
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-77
Tightening the Wheel Nuts............................5-80Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-80
Wheel Loading............................................5-78
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-84
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-78
Tow Hooks.....................................................4-20
Towing
Your Vehicle...............................................4-23
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Trailer
Connections................................................4-25
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve........................ 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-42
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-42
Service Warning Light..................................3-30
Temperature Gage.......................................3-40
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-27
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-28
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Two-Speed Rear Axle......................................2-36
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-20
Running While Parked..................................2-50
Symbols......................................................... iii
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-11
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-94
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-94
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors............................................................. 2-9
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-30
W
Wait to Start Indicator......................................3-35
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... ii
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-43
Water
Fuel..........................................................5-11
Water in Fuel Warning Light.............................3-45
What Fuel to Use............................................. 5-8Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-80
Front Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs................5-75
Loading......................................................5-78
Replacement...............................................5-84
Tightening the Wheel Nuts............................5-80
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Windows......................................................... 2-8
Manual........................................................ 2-9
Power ......................................................... 2-9
Sliding Rear................................................. 2-9
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-50
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-71
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-91
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-95
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Winter Driving................................................4-17
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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