wheel bolts BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual

CAUTIO A
Rust or dirt on the wheel,
which it
is fastened, can make the wheel nu
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off and cause an accident. When you
change
a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fro1
the 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 r---t or dirt off.
N use oil or gre
e on stu
Remove any rust or dirt fro-rn the wheel bolts, rnoullLl1lg
surfaces or spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel
mounting surface.
Replace.
the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts
toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the
wheel is held against the hub.
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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.
In most cases, you will not'need to have your wheels
aligned again. 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 .I or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air
out, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See. your Buick dealer
if
any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will how 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 Buick
model.
/! CA-TION:
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
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bolts, and wheel nuts for reelacement. jured. Always use the correct wheel,
whec
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