Service Procedure

The labor time allowance in this customer satisfaction program was developed specifically for this program and does not use the corporate average time listed in bulletin 00-03-10-003D (US) and bulletin O1-03-10-003A (Canada).

The following procedure provides instructions to replace all Goodyear 17-inch tires, including the spare tire if it is a Goodyear 17-inch tire.

For US and Canada

All removed tires are to be returned using the normal warranty process as indicated in bulletin 00-03-10-003D (US) or bulletin 01-03-10-003A (Canada).

For IPC

All removed tires are to be disposed of using their standard Goodyear warranty procedure.

Inspection

Verify that all tires are Goodyear with a 17-inch diameter.

^ If the vehicle has had the tires replaced and they are not Goodyear 17-inch tires, no further action is required. Install the GM Identification Label.

^ If the vehicle has Goodyear 17-inch tires, replace all of the tires. Proceed to the section titled Tire Replacement.

Tire Replacement

Tools Required

J 39544-KIT Complete Torque Socket Set - 10 Pieces

Caution
If penetrating oil gets on the vertical surfaces between the wheel and the rotor or drum it could cause the wheel to work loose as the vehicle is driven, resulting in loss of control and an injury accident.

Notice
Never use heat to loosen a tight wheel. It can shorten the life of the wheel, studs, or hub and bearing assemblies. Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to the specified torque to avoid bending the wheel or rotor.

Notice
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. In order to avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts to the proper torque specification.

Notice
Removing the wheel may be difficult because of foreign material or a tight fit between the wheel and the hub/rotor. Slightly tap the tire sidewall with a rubber mallet in order to remove the wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the wheel.

1. If equipped, remove the full size (Goodyear 17-inch diameter) spare tier from the trunk and remove the core from the valve stem.

2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist and support as necessary.

Important
It is not necessary to replace the valve stems in this recall.

3. Remove the center cap and the core from the valve stem on four tire and wheel assemblies.

4. Loosen and remove the wheel nuts from all four tire and wheel assemblies.

5. Remove the first tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle and remove any balance weights from the wheel.

Notice
Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount the tires. Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result.

Notice
Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels with the tire changing equipment. Scratching the clear coating could cause the aluminum wheel to corrode and the clear coating to peel from the wheel.

Notice
Damage to either the tire bead or the wheel mounting holes can result from the use of improper wheel attachment or tire mounting procedures. It takes up to 70 seconds for all of the air to completely exhaust from a large tire. Failure to follow the proper procedures could cause the tire changer to put enough force on the tire to bend the wheel at the mounting surface. Such damage may result in vibration and/or shimmy, and under severe usage lead to wheel cracking.

Important
Rim-clamp European-style tire changers are recommended.

6. Use the tire changer in order to remove the tire from the wheel.

7. If necessary, use a wire brush or coarse steel wool in order to remove any rubber, or corrosion from the wheel bead seats.

Notice
When mounting the tires, use an approved tire mounting lubricant. DO NOT use silicon or corrosive base compounds to lubricate the tire bead and the wheel rim. A silicon base compound can cause the tire to slip on the rim. A corrosive type compound can cause tire or rim deterioration.

8. Apply GM P/N 12345884 (Canadian P/N 5738223) or equivalent to the tire beads and the wheel rim.

9. Use the tire changer in order to install the tire to the wheel.

Caution
To avoid serious personal injury, do not stand over tire when inflating. The bead may break when the bead snaps over the 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, relubricate, and reinflate. Overinflation may cause the bead to break and cause serious personal injury.

10. Install the core in the valve stem and inflate the tire to seat the beads. Once the beads are seated, adjust the air pressure to 30 psi (210 kPa).

11. Ensure that the locating rings are visible on both sides of the tire in order to verify that the tire beads are fully seated on the wheel.

12. Repeat the tire removal and installation steps on the remaining tire and wheel assemblies.

13. Balance all tire and wheel assemblies.

Caution
Before installing the wheels, remove any build-up of corrosion on the wheel mounting surface and disc mounting surface by scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels with poor metal-to-metal contact at the mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen. This can cause a wheel to come off when the vehicle is moving, causing loss of control, and possibly personal injury.

A torque wrench or J 39544 must be used to ensure that wheel nuts are tightened to specification. Never use lubricants or penetrating fluids on wheel studs, nuts, or mounting surfaces, as this can raise the actual torque on the nut without a corresponding torque reading on the torque wrench. Wheel nuts, studs, and mounting surfaces must be clean and dry. Failure to follow these instructions could result in wheel, nut, and/or stud damage.

14. Install the four tire and wheel assemblies onto the vehicle.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing the fastener in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Important
Tighten the nuts evenly and alternately in order to avoid excessive runout.

15. Install the wheel nuts.

Tighten

Tighten the nuts in a criss/cross pattern to 140 Nm (100 lb-ft).

16. Install the aluminum wheel center caps.

17. Lower the vehicle.

18. If equipped, install the full size spare tire in the trunk.

19. Install the GM Identification Label.

Recall Identification Label

Place a Recall Identification Label on each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Recall Bulletin. Each label provides a space to include the program number and the five-digit dealer code of the dealer performing the program service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or a ball point pen.

Put the Program Identification Label on a clean and dry surface of the radiator core support in an area that will be visible to people servicing the vehicle.

For US and IPC

When installing the Recall Identification Label be sure to pull the tab to allow the adhesion of the clear protective covering. Additional Recall Identification Labels for US dealers can be obtained from Dealer Support Materials by ordering on the web from DWD Store.

Additional Program Identification Labels for IPC dealers can be obtained from your Regional Marketing Office.

For Canada

Additional Recall Identification Labels for Canadian dealers can be obtained from DGN.