wheel CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G Repair Manual

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VIN Engine Code .............................. 4
Type .................................... L4
Horsepower
.................. 115 @ 5,000 rpm
Firing Order .......................... 1-3-4-2
Thermostat Temperature
........... 180" F (82°C)
2.4L Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... T
Type
.................................... L4
Horsepower
.................. 150 @ 5,600 rpm
Firing Order
.......................... 1-3-4-2
Thermostat Temperature
........... 180" F (82°C)
Dimensions
Length Coupe
................ 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Sedan
................. 180.3 inches (458.0 cm)
Convertible
............ 180.3 inches (458.0 cm) Width
Coupe
................. 75.4 inches (1 9 1.6 cm)
Sedan
.................. 75.4 inches (191.6 cm)
Convertible
............. 75.4 inches (191.6 cm)
Height Coupe
. ..... 53.2 inches (135.1 cm)
Sedan
.................. 54.9 inches (1 39.4 cm)
Convertible
............. 53.9 inches (136.9 cm)
Wheelbase Coupe
................ 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Sedan
................. 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Convertible
............ 104.1 inches (264.4 cm)
Coupe
................. 57.6 inches (146.3 cm)
Sedan
.................. 57.6 inches (146.3 cm)
Convertible
........... 57.6 inches (146.3 cm)
Front Tread
Rear Tread Coupe
................. 56.8 inches (144.3 cm)
Sedan
.................. 56.8 inches (144.3 cm)
Convertible
............. 56.8 inches (144.3 cm)
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A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake’’
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK
(P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
0 With a manual transaxle, the key should turn
to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to
LOCK only when you press the key button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It
should only lock when turned to the right.
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Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in fi-equent brakin,g..
Caliper/KnucMe Maintenance Inspection
If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive
environment,
as indicated by the shaded areas on the
map following this text, your vehicle may require
additional brake service. Refer to the appropriate
GM
Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection
procedure.
As necessary, caliper pins and knuckle brake
pad abutments should be lubricated at every other tire
rotation. Also, see your
GM dealer’s service department
or qualified service center for additional information.
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Adapter Kit. CD ............................... 3- 15
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-23
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-27
How it Works ................................ 1-25
Location
.................................... 1-25
Readiness Light
......................... 1-23, 2-66
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-27
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-27
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-26
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-64
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-25
Anti-Lock
................................ 2-68, 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68, 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-20
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Servicing
................................... 1-29
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-48
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-32
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-23
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-15
Check
...................................... 7-31
Fluid
.................................. 6-18, 6-21
Gear Positions
............................... 2-20
Operation
................................... 2-19
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-34
Shifting
..................................... 2-19
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement
............... 6-38
Battery
....................................... 6-35
Charging System Light
........................ 2-67
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-9
Saver
...................................... 2-44
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
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.................................. 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-3 1
Parking ..................................... 2-26
PedalTravel
................................. 6-34
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-34
System Warning Light
......................... 2-67
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-33
Wear
....................................... 6-33
Brakes.Anti -Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
BTSICheck ................................... 7-33
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-35
Back-up Lamps
.............................. 6-38
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............ 6-38. 6-39
Dome Lamp
................................. 6-39
RearTurnSignal
............................. 6-37
Taillamp
.................................... 6-37
Bypass Switch. Convertible Top
................... 2-57
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-63
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2.10.2.30.2.31.4.27. 4.36
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-30
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.9. 3. 11
Care
....................................... 3-23
CD Adapter Kit
................................ 3- 15 CDCare
...................................... 3-24
CDPlayer
..................................... 3-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-20
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-47
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb
Replacement
............................ 6.38. 6.39
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-36
Certification Label
.............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-47
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-23
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-71
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-76
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-55
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Child Restraints
................................ 1-40
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-45
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-48
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-50
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-50
Top Strap ................................... 1-45
WheretoPut ................................ 1-44
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-48
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning
...................................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-54
ConvertibleTop
.............................. 6-53
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-52
Fabric
...................................... 6-49
Glass ....................................... 6-51

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Instrument Panel
............................. 6-50
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-5 1
Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels ..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-51
Climate Control System. Standard
................... 3-2
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
......... 3-3
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic
.......................... 6-24
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-24
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc AdapterKit
.................................. 3-15
Care
....................................... 3-24
Player
...................................... 3-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-20
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-16
Care
....................................... 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-33
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-47
Convertible Top
Bypassswitch
............................... 2-57
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Installing the Boot
............................ 2-51
Lowering
................................... 2-4 9 Lowering Manually
........................... 2-57
Raising
..................................... 2-56
Raising Manually
............................. 2-57
Removing the Boot
........................... 2-54
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-46
Coolant
....................................... 6-25
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-18
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-28
Cooling System
................................ 5-16
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-36
Cupholders
.................................... 2-47
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Operation
................................... 2-49
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-6
Defogging
..................................... 3-6
Defrosting
..................................... 3-6
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby B Noise Reduction
........................ 3-15
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-39
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-33
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-43
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-45
Inspections
.................................... 7-35
Brake System
................................ 7-36
CaliperIKnuckle
.............................. 7-36
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-35
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-35
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-35
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-35
Steering
.................................... 7-35
Suspension
.................................. 7-35
Throttle System
.............................. 7-35
Installing the Boot
.............................. 2-51
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-60
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Cluster ................................ 2-62. 2-63
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-59
Intensity Control
............................. 2-43
Intensity Control
............................... 2-43
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-39
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-32
Key Release Button
............................. 2- 15 Keyless Entry
System
............................ 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
....................................... 4-31
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-31
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Lamps
........................................ 2-40
Exterior
.................................... 2-40
FrontReading
................................ 2-44
Interior
..................................... 2-43
OnReminder
................................ 2-40
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-28
Lighter
....................................... 2-48
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-23, 2-66
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-68, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System
............................. 2-67
CheckEngine
................................ 2-71
Enhanced Traction System Active
............ 2-70, 4-9
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ..... 2-69, 4-9
ETS Active .............................. 2-70, 4-9
ETS Warning
............................ 2-69, 4-9
Interior
..................................... 2-43
Fog
........................................ 2-42
Map
....................................... 2-44
CheckGages
................................ 2-76
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...................................... 6-63
Parts
....................................... 6-64
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-55
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-55
Child
....................................... 1-40
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-55
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-2 1
Reverse. Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-25
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-23
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-34
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Systemcheck
................................ 7-31
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-55
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-8
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Care
....................................... 6-51
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-36
Children
.................................... 1-37
DriverPosition
............................... 1-14
Extender
.................................... 1-55
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-13
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-18, 1-53, 1-54 LapBelt
.................................... 1-36
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.14. 1.30
Larger Children
.............................. 1-52
Passenger Position
.................. 1.23. 1.30. 1.36
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-33
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-30
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-30
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8. 2-66
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-55
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-23
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-17
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-37
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-36
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-4
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Easy Entry
................................... 1-6
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Rear
........................................ 1-7
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
Securing
a Child Restraint ............ 1-45. 1-48. 1-50
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ............ 2-22. 2-23
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-22
Seats Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
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Security System
................................ 2-12
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 8-1 1. 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-57
Publications. Ordering
.................... 8-1 1. 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 8- 1 1. 8- 12
OrderinginCanada
........................... 8-12
Service Publications
........................ 8- 11. 8- 12
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
ShiftLever
............................... 2-20. 2-24
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-25
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Into Park
(P) ................................. 2-27
Manual Transaxle
............................. 2-24
OutofPark
.................................. 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-17
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Skidding
...................................... 4- 14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-63
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-65
Speedometer
................................... 2-64
SRS ......................................... 1-23
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 8- 11 . 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-29
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4 Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-32
Starting Your Engine
.................. 2.15.2.16. 2.17
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering ...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
................................. 4.10. 6.29
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-47
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow .................. 5-34
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-48
Sunroof
....................................... 2-49
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-23
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-28
Symbols. Vehicle vlu e.. ................................
Tachometer .................................. 2-65
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-23
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-20
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tirechains
.................................... 6-47
TireLoading
................................... 4-31
THEFTLOCK"
................................ 3-20
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Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-47
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-30
Loading
.................................... 4-31
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-45
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-43
TopStrap
..................................... 1-45
TorqueLock ................................... 2-29
Towing Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-64
Front
....................................... 5-10
Rear
....................................... 5-12
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing
a Trailer ........................... 4-33, 4-40
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
.......... 4-28, 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle From
the Rear ................ 4-30 Trailer
Backingup
................................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Following Distance
........................... 4-37
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
MakingTurns
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
................................ 4-33. 4-40
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
.............................. 6- 18. 6-21
Manual
..................................... 6-22
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-38
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Passing
..................................... 4-37
Transaxle Fluid
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-64
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-55
Up-Shift Light
............................ 2.26. 2.75
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