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,
wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have
the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS
sensors for your vehicle.{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose
control. You could have a collision in which you or
others could be injured. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-86for more
information.
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5. Raise the jack to
the height shown
and lock the wrench
onto the jack.
An outline of the jack
showing the proper height
is printed on the insulation
in the bottom of the spare
tire well.
6. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the oor, making
sure it contacts the bolt. Thread the jack retainer
nut until it contacts the jack.
7. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire under the
trim panel. The tire may not lay completely at.
8. Line up the bolt with the wheel center.
9. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the wheel
from being scratched, screw the bolt extension
onto the bolt through the wheel center hole.
10. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt extension.
11. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut.
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5. Collapse the wrench using the same button used to
extend it.
6. Attach the wrench to the jack by placing the tab on
the wrench into the hole on the side of the jack.
Then place the wrench handle over the tab on the
side of the jack.7. Raise the jack to the
height shown and
lock the wrench onto
the jack.
An outline of the jack
showing the proper height
is printed on the insulation
in the bottom of the spare
tire well.
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4. Raise the jack to
the height shown
and lock the wrench
onto the jack.
An outline of the jack
showing the proper height
is printed on the insulation
in the bottom of the spare
tire well.5. Place the jack in the spare tire well. Make sure the
stow bolt goes through the hole in the center of the
wrench on the jack, with the base of the jack
towards the front of the vehicle. The printed outline
on the insulation may be used as a placement
guide. Turn the jack retainer nut until it rmly
contacts the wrench. Do not over tighten.
6. Place the compact spare into the tire compartment
with the stow bolt going through the center hole of
the wheel.
7. Turn the spare tire retainer nut until it rmly
contacts the wheel. Do not over tighten.
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