Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description Wheels

Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual / Chassis / Wheels/Tires / Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description Wheels

Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the followingway:

The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.

The thread sizes of metric wheel/nuts and the bolts areindicated by the following example: M12 x 1.5.

M = Metric12 = Diameter in millimeters1.5 = Millimeters gap per thread

Memory Steer Description Wheels

Memory steer is when the vehicle wants to lead or pull in thedirection the driver previously turned the vehicle. Additionally,after turning in the opposite direction, the vehicle will want tolead or p ...

Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Bead Exercising) Wheels

Most effective if done within 5 minutes of lubeapplication.Tire exercising is required for all tires and should be doneprior to balancing and checking for RFV.Lack of bead exercising will produce exce ...

Other materials:

Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Sealant TypesNote:The correct sealant and amount of sealant must be used in theproper location to prevent oil leaks, coolant leaks, or theloosening of the fasteners. DO NOT interchange the sealants. Useonly the sealant, or equivalent, as specified in the serviceprocedure.The following 2-major types ...