Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the
tire.
- Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
- Inscribe a mark on the wheel in order to indicate the leak areas.
- Inscribe a mark on the tire at the valve stem in order to indicate the
orientation of the tire to the wheel.
- Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting.
Note: Do not damage the exterior surface of the wheel.
- Use number 80 grit sandpaper to scuff the inside of the rim surface at
the leak area.
- Use general purpose cleaner to clean the leak area.
- Apply 3 mm (0.12 in) thick layer of adhesive/sealant to the leak area.
Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
- Allow for the adhesive/sealant to dry.
- Align the inscribed mark on the tire with the valve stem on the wheel.
- Install the tire to the wheel. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting.
- Pressurize the tire to 276 kPa (40 psi).
- Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order ensure the leak is
sealed.
- Inflate the tire to the specified pressure as stated on the tire
placard.
- Balance the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing -
Off Vehicle.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish the
wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not refinish the wheels in
the de ...
Other materials:
Towing the Vehicle
Notice: Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the
chassis components including the front and rear subframes, suspension control arms
and links during towing and recovery of a disabled vehicle or t ...
Brake Drum Replacement
Special Tools
CH 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
Check to ensure that the park brake is fully released
R ...
Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools
CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installati ...