wheel alignment CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1994 1.G Owners Manual

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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
or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep
coming 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
Chevrolet 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
Chevrolet model.
I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.

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Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following are explanations of the
services listed in Schedule
I and
Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use
are listed in Section
D. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM SERVICE
NO.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
The
“SH” or “SG” designation may
be shown alone or in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-
30 or SAE 10W-30), see
Engine Oil
in the Index.
the suspension and steering linkage.
Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage.
Inspection - For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this
manual. See
Tires, Inspection G
Rotation in the Index. Check the
tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you see irregular or premature wear,
check the wheel alignment. Check for
damaged wheels also.
2. Chassis Lubrication - Lubricate
3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s)
Inspection
* - Inspect the belt (s)
for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace as needed. (Belts
can have many small cracks in
individual ribs without affecting
performance.)
5. Cooling System Service* - Drain,
flush and refill the system with new
or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification
1825M. Keep coolant at the proper
mixture as specified. See
Coolant in
the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection, corrosion
inhibitor level and maintains proper
engine operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated.
Tighten screw-type hose clamps.
Clean the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser. Wash the
pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we
recommend a pressure test
of both the
cooling system and the pressure cap.

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am I .
Torn ................................................. 40
Twisted
............................................ 24
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
......... 20
Warning Light
............................. 17. 20
Why You Should Wear Safety
Belts
............................................... 18
Safety Defects. Reporting ................ 224
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.... 205
Seat Belts
(see Safety Belts)
Seat Controls
Easy-Entry
....................................... 15
Manual 4-Way Adjustable
............... 14
Seat. Split Fold-Down Rear
............ 15
Seats. Split Folding. Rear Wagon ... 15
Seatbaclc Latches
............................. 14
Service Parts Identification Label
... 194
Service Publications
......................... 227
Service Station Information
............ 240
Setting the Clock ................................ 97
Setting the Trip Odometer
................ 83
Head Restraints ............................... 13
Manual Front Seat .......................... 12
Manual Reclining Seatbaclc
............ 12
Shift Light
..................................... 57. 87
Shifting Into P (Park) ........................ 58
Shifting Out of P (Park) .................... 60
Shifting the Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
....................... 53
Manual Transaxle ............................ 56
Signaling Turns
.................................. 64
Skidding
........................................... 116
238
Snow or Ice. Driving On ................. 123 Snowstorm.
If You’re Caught in a
.. 124
Sound Equipment. Adding ................ 96
Sound Systems (see
Audio Systems)
Spare Tire. Compact ........................ 151
Specifications and Capacities
.......... 198
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Speedometer & Odometer ................. 82
Starting Your Engine ......................... 5 1
Trip Odometer ................................. 83
Stains. Removing .....?....................... 189
Automatic Transaxle
....................... 53
Manual Transaxle ............................ 56
Dead (see
Jump Starting )
In Emergencies .............................. 114
Off-Road Recovery ........................ 1 14
Tips
................................................ 113
Starting
Your Vehicle if the Battery
is
Steering
Steering Wheel, Tilt
........................... 63
Storing Your Vehicle
....................... 176
Stuck, If You Are
............................. 152
Sunroof
............................................... 75
Sun Visors
.......................................... 74
Stereo Sound Systems
(see
Audio Systems)
T achometer ...................................... 83
Taillight Bulb Replacement ...... 177, 200
Tape Player (see Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
.............................................. 200
Electrical Equipment.
Add-on
............................. 52.96. 195
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers .............. 195
Service Parts Identification Label
.. 194
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
.......................................... 194
Theft
................................................... 47
Thermostat
....................................... 172
Fluid Capacities
& Types ....... 198. 199
Temperature Gage
............................. 85
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................ 63
Time. Setting the
................................ 97
Buying New
................................... 184
Chains
..................................... 152. 187
Flat. Changing
............................... 146
Inflation ......................................... 182
Inspection & Rotation .................. 183
Loading .......................................... 182
Quality Grading
............................. 185
Spare. Compact ............................. 151
Tread Wear Indicators
.................. 184
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
....................................... 186
Wheel Replacement ....................... 186
Tires .................................................. 181
Pressure ......................................... 182
When to Replace Wheels
............... 186
Winter Driving and Tires ....... 123. 187
Torque Lock
....................................... 59
Towing a Trailer ............................... 126
Top
Strap
............................................ 32
Towing Your Vehicle
................ 125. 132

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hnsaxle. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
rransaxle. Manual (see
Manual Transaxle)
rransmission. Automatic
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transmission. Manual
(see
Manual Transaxle)
Trip Odometer ................................... 83
Trunk ............................................. 45. 46
Trunk Cargo Anchors
........................ 49
Turn Signal Indicator
......................... 64
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ...... 63
Headlight High/Low Beam ............. 66
Turn
& Lane Change Indicator ...... 64
Trunk
Convenience Net
.................... 49
Trunk/Liftgate Release. Lockout
.. 46. 47
Cruise Control
................................. 70
Unleaded Gasoline
......................... 154
Upholstery Care
............................... 188
Urban Driving .................................. 119
Upshift
Indicator Light
................. 57. 87
Vehicle Damage Warnings .................. 8
Vehicle Identification Number
194
Vehicle Loading
.......................... 79. 180
Vehicle Storage 176
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
........... 20
(VIN) .............................................
................................
Ventilation .......................... 92.93.95. 96
VIN
................................................... 194
Visor Vanity Mirror
........................... 74
Wagon Folding Rear Seats
.......................... 15
Liftgate Ajar Light 88
Liftgate Lock ................................... 46
Liftgate Release Button
................... 47
Roof Luggage Carrier
...................... 79
Taillight Bulb Replacement
... 177. 200
Warning Flashers. Hazard
............... 128
Warning Lights
................................... 84
Anti-Lock Brake System
................. 87
Battery
............................................. 86
Charging System
............................. 86
.
...........................
Rear Compartment Light ................ 68
Brake
................................................ 86
Check Coolant
................................. 85
Check Engine
................................... 88
Check Oil
......................................... 89
Check Gages .................................... 89 Liftgate Ajar
..................................... 88
Oil
89
Safety Belt
.................................. 17. 20
Low Coolant
.................................... 85
Upshift
Indicator ........................ 57. 87
Washer. Windshield .................... 69. 173
Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR)
..... 180
....................................................
Weight
Gross Axle Rating (GAWR)
......... 180
qeel Alignment and Tire Balance
.. 186
Wheel Covers. How to Remove
....... 149
Wheel Nuts
....................................... 149
Wheel Nut Torque
.................... 151. 198
Windows Wheel
Replacement
......................... 186
Power
........................................ 62. 197
Windshield Washer
..................... 69. 173
Windshield Wipers
...................... 68. 197
Standard
.......................................... 62
Cleaning
......................................... 190
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.................................. 179
Winter Driving ................................. 123
Driving On Snow or Ice
................ 123
Snow
.................................... 124. 152
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
...... 124
Wrecker Towing
............................... 132
If
Your Vehicle is Stuck
in Deep