Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Wheels: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Replacement Wheels Description
Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist:
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The wheel exhibits excessive runout.
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The wheel is bent.
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The wheel is cracked.
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The wheel is severely rusted.
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The wheel is severely corroded.
Important: Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable.
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The wheel leaks air.
Caution: If you are replacing the wheel(s), the wheel stud(s), the wheel nut(s) or the wheel bolt(s), install only new GM original equipment
parts. Installation of used parts or non-GM origins/ equipment parts may cause the wheel to loosen, loss of tire air pressure, poor vehicle
handling and loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury.
Notice: The use of non-GM original equipment wheels may cause:
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Damage to the wheel bearing, the wheel fasteners and the wheel
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Tire damage caused by the modified clearance to the adjacent vehicle components
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Adverse vehicle steering stability caused by the modified scrub radius
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Damage to the vehicle caused by the modified ground clearance
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Speedometer and odometer inaccuracy
Replace the wheel, the wheel studs and the wheel/nuts, or the wheel bolts if applicable, if any of the following conditions exist:
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The wheel has elongated bolt holes.
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The wheel/nuts, or bolts if applicable, loosen repeatedly.
Steel wheel identification is stamped into the wheel near the valve stem.
Aluminum wheel identification is cast into the inboard side of the wheel.
Steel Wheel Repair Description
Notice: Do not heat wheels in an attempt to soften them for straightening or repair damage from striking curbs, etc. Do not weld wheels. The alloy
used in these wheels is heat-treated and uncontrolled heating from welding affects the properties of the material.
Notice: The use of tubes in tubeless tires is not a recommended repair due to the fact that speed ratings are greatly reduced.
You can repair porosity in aluminum wheels. If leaks are found in a steel wheel, replace the wheel with a wheel of original equipment quality.
