Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Suspension / Tires and Wheels / 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.

Aluminum Wheel Refinishing

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 ...

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Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement. Remove the wheel speed sensor screw (2). Remove the wheel speed sensor (1) from the steering knuckle. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the fron ...

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the left outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Screw (Qty: 3) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in) Instrument Panel ...

Hood
To open the hood: 1. Pull up on the hood release handle. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle. 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop fr ...