wheel torque CHEVROLET MALIBU 1997 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence, as shown.
A C’ uTION:
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 Nom).
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,
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut
caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake Wear
Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard
all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you
are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
A CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result
in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied.
This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but
if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected.
Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time the tires are
removed for rotation or changing. When you have the
front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes
inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual
under
Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.”
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and
1 rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
I pattern shown here.
CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from 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 rust or
dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement Bulbs
Outside Lamps Bulb
High-Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Low-Beam Headlamp
.................... 9006
Front Park/Turn
...................... 3 157 NA
Back-UpRear Turn ...................... 3 156
High Level Stop
.......................... 921
TaiVStoplamp
........................... 3057
Inside Lamps Bulb
Dome .................................. 561
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Crankcase
2.4L Engine .................... 4 quarts (3.8 L)
3 100 Engine .................. 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Cooling System
2.4L Engine ................. 11.3 quarts (10.7 L)
3100 Engine
................ 13.6 quarts (12.9 L)
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ..... See refrigerant
charge label under the hood.
Fuel Tank ................. 15.2 gallons (57.5 L)
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information label
on the rear
driver’s side passenger door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to
fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in
this manual.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tires ......................................... 6-35
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
Buying New
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-20
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-32
Inflation
.................................... 6-36
Inflation Check
............................... 7-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-36
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction
.................................... 6-4 1
Treadwear
................................... 6-4 1
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-40
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-39
TorqueLock
................................... 2-24
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-29. 6-61
Towing From the Front
............................... 4-28
From the Rear
............................... 4-30
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front ............... 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-30
TopStrap
..................................... 1-37
Trailer
Backing Up with
............................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Drivingwitha
............................... 4-37
Following Distance
with ....................... 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Making Turns
................................ 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-39
Passing with
................................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................... ............ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turn Signals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
................................... 6-18
Ignition Lock Check .......................... 7-40
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-51
Trunk ........................................ 2-10
TrUnk Transaxle
Transmitters. Keyless Entry System
................. 2-6
Lamp
...................................... 2-39
Release Lockout. Remote
...................... 2-10
Release. Remote
.............................. 2-10
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-29
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-30
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Underbody Hushing Service ..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-51
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings .............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-62
Identification Number ......................... 6-53
Loading .................................... 4-30
Storage ..................................... 6-29
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-45
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-45
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Eights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-52
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-23
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-48
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-48
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-42
Nut Torque ............................. 5.29. 6.61
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Used Replacement ............................ 6-43
Wrench ..................................... 5-22
Windows ..................................... 2-27
Auto-Down ................................. 2-28
Lock Out Switch ............................. 2-28
Power ...................................... 2-27
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-32
Fluid .................................. 2.32. 6.23
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-37
Windshield Wiper ......................... 2.30. 6.54
Bladecheck ................................. 7-38
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-35
Winter Driving ................................. 4-24
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-54
Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-22
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