Chevrolet Trax: Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts.
Warning
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of control, causing a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To avoid vehicle damage, drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install them on the front tires.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire and tools are located
in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.
Without Subwoofer
Wrench
Jack
Strap
With Subwoofer
To access the spare tire and tools:
Open the l
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Special Tools
EN-235-6 Installer from EN-235-D Kit.
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-658-1 Installer from EN-658 Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Lubricate crankshaft, crankshaft bearings and crankshaft bearing cap tie
plate with engine oil.
Fig. 385: Crankshaf
Front side door outer panel replacement
Special Tools
BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit
BO-6396 Bonding Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
NOTE: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining
methods are allowed.
Removal Procedure
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