wheel alignment CHEVROLET S10 1996 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Inspection and Rotation
Fires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as
soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and“‘Whee1 Replacement” later
in this section for
more information.
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The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniforrn
wear for all tires on the vehicle. Thy first rotation is the
most important.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use one
of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire
is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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
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
GM dealer if any of these conditions exist.
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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-47
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 17
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-24
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-21
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1-1 9. 2.54
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-2 I
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-20
Aircleaner
............................... 6.14. 6.67
Air Conditioning/Heater Controls
................... 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brakes ............................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.56. 4.6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-60
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-45
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-46
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-16
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-48
Fluid ................................... 6-16. 6-68
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-50
Shifting
..................................... 2-14
Front
....................................... 6-23
Rear
.................................. 2.19. 6.21
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-35
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-5
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7
BrakeFluid .................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-25
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-55
ChargeLight
................................ 2-54
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Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Sliding Rear Windows
........................... 2-33
SpareTire
..................................... 5-23
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-66, 6-68
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-52
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-54
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 10
Steering
......................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-50
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
Power
........................................ 4-8
Steering Wheel, Tilt
............................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-44
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-33
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-46
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
................... 1 -I8
Symbols, Vehicle
................................... v
Tachometer .................................. 2-52
Tailgate
........................................ 2-6
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-40
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-18
Theft
........................................... 2-7
Theft-Deterrent Feature,
CD Player ................. 3- 14
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2- 18
Starter Switch Check
....................... ., .... 7-49
Steam
........................................ 5-11 Tilt
Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting
................................... 3-5
Tires Tire Chains
.................................... 6-52 .
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-50
Buying New
................................. 6-48
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
..................................... 6-58
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-46
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Spare
...................................... 5-23
Temperature
.......................... ...... 6-50
Traction
.................................... 6-49
Treadwear
................................... 6-49
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-49
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-47
Wheel Replacement
.................... ...... 6-50
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-47
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-29, 6-68
TowingaTrailer ................................. 4-47
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-54
Driving with a Trailer
.......................... 4-52 1
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-56
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-55 ~ 1
Safety Chains ................................ 4-51
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-51
Turn Signals
.................................. 4-54
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-41
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
TopStrap
..................................... 1-30
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Trailer Hitches
................................. 4-5 1
Trailer Recommendations ........................ 4-47
.Trailer Tongue Weight
............................ 4-50
Trailer Weight
.................................. 4-49
Trailer Wiring Harness
............................ 4-56
Transfer Case
............................. 2-20, 6-22
Electronic
................................... 2-23
TrailerTowing
................................. 4-47
Manual
..................................... 2-20
'Transmission Fluid
Automatic
............................... 6-16, 6-68
Manual
..................................... 6-19
Transmitters, Keyless Entry
......................... 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip, Before Leaving
............................ 4-34
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-52
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Two-Tiered Loading
............................ 4-44
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signals
When Towing a Trailer ................. 4-54
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-59
Vanity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement
............ 6-41
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-41
Used Replacement Wheels
......... : .............. 6-51
Vehicle Control
....................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-68
Loading
.................................... 4-42
Ventilation System
............................... 3-4
Voltmeter ..................................... 2-55
Identification
Number
......................... 6-61
. Storage ........ ............................ 6-35
Visors, Sun
..................................... 2-46
warning Devices
........................ ........ 5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-53
Washer Fluid. Windshield
......................... 6-29
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-57
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-56
Wheel Alignment
............................... 6-50
Wheel Nut Torque
......................... 5-29. 6-68
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-50
Sliding Rear
................................. 2-33
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-36
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-47
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-35
Blade Replacement
...................... 6-42, 6-67
Winter Driving
................................. 4-37
Wiring, Headlamp
............................... 6-62
Wrecke~Towing
.................................. 5-7
Windows
..................................... 2-31
Express-Down
................................ 2-32
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
Fuses
...................................... 6-62
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