Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Wheel Mounting Surface Check - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

3-62 Tires and Wheels
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Wheel Mounting Surface Check
It is necessary to replace any wheels which are bent,
dented, or which have excessive lateral or radial
runout. Also, wheels with runout greater than specified
may cause objectionable vibrations.
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1. Use a straight edge 203 to 229 mm (8 to 9 in)
long. Place the straight edge on the wheel
inboard mounting surface. Try to rock the straight
edge up and down within the mounting surfa.ce.
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2. Repeat this procedure on at least three or
four different positions on the inboard mounting
surface.
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• The outer ring of the mounting surface
normally is raised above everything inside the
mounting surface.
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The mounting surface will be raised above the
outer ring if the wheel mounting surface has
been bent on a tire changer.
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3. Inspect the mounting wheel/nut holes for damage
caused from over-torquing the wheel nuts. Inspect
for collapsed wheel/nut bosses. lnspectfor
cracked wheel bosses. · · ·
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Notice: The use of non-GM original equipment wheels
may cause:
• Damage to the wheel bearing, the wheel fasteners
and the wheel
• Tire damage caused by the modified clearance to
the adjacent vehicle components
• Adverse vehicle steering stability caused by the
modified scrub radius
• Damage to the vehicle caused by the modified
ground clearance
• Speedometer and odometer inaccuracy
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