wheel alignment CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Tires............................................................ 397
Winter Tires.............................................. 398
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 399
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 403
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 406
High-Speed Operation............................... 407
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 408
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 409
Buying New Tires...................................... 410
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 412
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 412
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 414
Wheel Replacement.................................. 414
Tire Chains............................................... 416
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 417
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 418
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 419
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 422
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(Sedan).................................................. 428
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(Sedan SS)............................................ 430Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(All MAXX Models)................................. 432
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 434
Appearance Care........................................ 435
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 435
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 436
Leather...................................................... 437
Ultra Lux Suede........................................ 438
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 438
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 439
Weatherstrips............................................ 439
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 439
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 440
Finish Care............................................... 440
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 440
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 441
Tires......................................................... 441
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 442
Finish Damage.......................................... 442
Underbody Maintenance............................ 442
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 442
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
342

When you end high-speed driving return the tires
to the cold ination pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 324andInation - Tire
Pressure on page 406.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 409
andWheel Replacement on page 414for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The
rst rotation is the most important. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 460.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specications on page 454.
408

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for proper
diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. 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
dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer 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 vehicle.
414

Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 322
Sun Visors.................................................. 112
Sunroof....................................................... 164
System Identication, Universal Home
Remote System....................................... 148
T
Table........................................................... 163
Tachometer................................................. 201
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 392
TCS Active Light......................................... 209
TCS Warning Light...................................... 209
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 281
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 113
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 113
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 115
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 115
Time Setting
Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 230
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 229Tires........................................................... 397
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 441
Buying New Tires..................................... 410
Chains..................................................... 416
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 418
Cleaning.................................................. 441
Compact Spare Tire................................. 434
Different Size........................................... 412
High-Speed Operation.............................. 407
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 417
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 406
Inspection and Rotation............................ 408
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 422
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 422
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 419
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools............................428, 430, 432
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 399
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 403
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 412
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 414
Wheel Replacement................................. 414
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 409
Winter Tires............................................. 398
508

Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 414
Different Size........................................... 412
Replacement............................................ 414
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 54
Windows..................................................... 110
Power...................................................... 111
Windshield
Washer.................................................... 174
Washer Fluid........................................... 380
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 394
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 440
Wiper Fuses............................................ 445
Wipers..................................................... 173Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 175
Winter Driving............................................. 317
Winter Tires................................................. 398
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 259
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 286
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 458
510