Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1998)
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts in sequence to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the wheel cover, if equipped.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Aluminum Wheel Hub Cap Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL.
3. Use the following procedure in order to remove the hub cap:
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Place a block of wood, approximately 50 mm (2 in) in diameter with a squared off end, against the back surface of the cap.
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Strike the block of wood sharply with a hammer in order to remove the cap.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the hub cap using the following procedure:
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Place the cap into position at the wheel opening.
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Place a block of wood, at least 75 mm t3 in), on the diameter against the cap face.
NOTICE: Failure to hit the cap squarely without the load distributed evenly could result in permanent damage to the cap.
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Install the cap by striking the block of wood with a harmer.
2. Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL INSTALLATION.
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.
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
A protective clear or color coating is applied to the surface of original equipment cast aluminum wheels. A surface degradation condition can begin to
develop if this clear coating is damaged or removed. This can happen at some automatic car wash facilities using aggressive silicon carbide tipped tire
brushes in order to clean the white walls and the tires. Once the protective coating is damaged, exposure to caustic cleaners and/or road salt causes
further surface degradation. The following procedure details how to strip, clean and coat the aluminum wheels that are affected by these conditions. Use
the listed materials when completing this procedure.
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Amchem Alumi Prep number 33 - stock number DX533 or the equivalent - cleaning and conditioning chemical for aluminum.
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Amchem Alodine number 1001 - stock number DX50T or the equivalent-coating chemical for aluminum.
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Ditzler Delclear Acrylic Urethane Clear - stock number DAU-75 or equivalent.
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Ditzler Delthane Ultra-Urethane Additive - stock DXR-80 or equivalent.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL.
2. Match mark the tire for reinstallation of the outboard wheel weights after the recoating of the wheel.
3. Remove the outboard wheel weights.
4. Clean the inside and the outside of the wheel with a water base all purpose cleaner.
5. Remove grease or oil from the wheel with a solvent cleaner.
SURFACE DAMAGE
CAUTION: Do not use vehicle power to rotate the wheel while sanding to avoid personal injury.
