Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, check the alignment if there is unusual tire wear or if the vehicle is pulling to one side or the other. If the vehicle vibrates when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information r ...
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. ...
Other materials:
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Steering Linkage Tie Rod Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
35 N·m (26 lb ft)
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Tighten
60 N·m (44 ...
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 indic ...
Water Hose Test
Note: Use a water hose without the nozzle attached.
Have an assistant inside of the vehicle i 1. n order to locate the leak.
Begin testing at the base of the window or the windshield.
Slowly move the hose upward and across the top of the vehicle.
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