Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Tire Inspection Wheels

Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual / Chassis / Wheels/Tires / Tire Inspection Wheels

We recommend that the tires, including thespare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wearor damage at least once a month.

Replace the tire if:

The indicators at three or more places aroundthe tire can be seen.There is cord or fabric showing through thetire's rubber.The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, orsnagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damagethat cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of thedamage.

Tire Repair Wheels

Warning:Tire changing can be dangerous and should be done by trainedprofessionals using proper tools and procedures. Always read andunderstand any manufacturer's warnings contained in their customersl ...

Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation Wheels

Wheel drive shafts are flexible assemblies consisting of aninner tripot joint and an outer constant velocity joint connectedby an axle shaft. The inner joint is completely flexible, and canplunge in a ...

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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat for more information. For vehicles with a wheel cover or center cap, pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel to remove it. Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or r ...