Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Caution: To avoid serious personal injury when applying any two part component paint system, follow the specific precautions provided by the paint
manufacturer. Failure to follow these precautions may cause lung irritation and allergic respiratory reaction.
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
2. Remove the balance weights and valve stem from the wheel.
3. Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting.
4. Use a suitable remover to wipe the following from the wheel:
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Wipe the excess grease from the wheel.
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Wipe the excess wax from the wheel.
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Wipe the excess dirt from the wheel.
Important:
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Do not re-match the aluminum wheels.
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Do not use chemical strippers.
5. Remove the old clearcoat and the old paint from the wheel by plastic media blasting the wheel. Light sanding of the wheel, while manually
spinning the wheel, may also be done to restore the circular machined appearance.
6. Mask off the wheel mounting surface and the lug nut contact surfaces. These areas must remain free of paint and/or clearcoat.
7. Follow the individual formula and process provided by the manufacturer of each specific paint system to perform the painting process.
8. Unmask the wheel.
9. Install new valve stem.
10. Install the tire to the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting.
11. Rebalance the tire and wheel using new coated balance weights.
12. Clean all the wheel mounting surfaces of the following:
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Of any corrosion.
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Of any overspray.
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Of any dirt.
13. Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
