Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1998)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL.
3. Locate the leaking areas by inflating the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi) and dipping the tire and the wheel assembly into a water bath.
4. Mark the leak areas and remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to TIRE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING.
5. Scuff the inside of the rim surface at the leak area with 80 number grit sandpaper. Clean the area with general purpose cleaner.
6. Apply a 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick layer of adhesive/sealant to the leak area and allow six hours of drying time.
7. Mount the tire on the wheel. Pressurize the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi) and check for leaks. Refer to TIRE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING.
CAUTION: To avoid serious personal Injury, do nor stand over tire when Inflating. The bead may break when the bead snaps over the
safety hump. Do not exceed 275 kPa (40 psi) pressure when inflating any tire if beads are not seated. If 275 kPa (40 psi) pressure will not
seat the beads, deflate, relubricate the beads and reinflate. Overinflation may cause the bead to break and cause serious personal Injury.
8. Adjust the tire pressure in order to meet specifications.
9. Balance the tire and the wheel assembly.
10. Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL INSTALLATION.
