Alero V6-3.4L VIN E (1999)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Locate the leaking areas by inflating the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi) and dipping the tire and wheel assembly into a water bath.
4. Mark the leak areas and remove the tire from the wheel.
5. Scuff inside the rim surface at the leak area with 80 number grit sandpaper. Clean the area with general purpose cleaner such as GM P/N 08984 or
the equivalent.
6. Apply 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick layer of adhesive/sealant P/N 1052366 or the equivalent to the leak area and allow 6 hours of drying time.
7. Mount tire on wheel, pressurize to 275 kPa (40 psi) and inspect for leaks.
Caution: To avoid serious personal injury, do not stand over tire when inflating. The bead may break when bead snaps over 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, lubricate 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 wheel assembly.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.