brake rotor CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G Owners Manual
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![CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G Owners Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle to the
left. Lower the jack completely.
10. Tighten the wheel nuts
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left. Lower the jack completely.
10. Tighten the wheel nuts
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle to the
left. Lower the jack completely.
10. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence, as
shown.
I ' A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become 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.
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100 lb-ft
(140 Nem).
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 specification.
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![CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G Owners Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
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Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake System Inspection
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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