Most GM vehicles are equipped with steel belted all-season radial tires as standard equipment. These tires qualify as snow tires, with a higher than average rating for snow traction than the non-all season radial tires previously used. Other performance areas, such as wet traction, rolling resistance, tread life, and air retention, are also improved. This is done by improvements in both tread design and tread compounds. These tires are identified by an M + S molded in the tire side wall after the tire size. The suffix MS is also molded in the tire side wall after the TPC specification number.
The optional handling tires used on some vehicles now also have the MS marking after the tire size and the TPC specification number.
Tires
Aluminum Wheel RefinishingWireless Communication Interface Antenna Replacement
Wireless Communication Interface Antenna Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the communication interface module. Refer to
Communication Interface Module Replacement
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Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
Secure the mounting flange of the brake master cylinder in a bench vice
so that the rear of the primary piston is accessible.
Remov ...
Crankshaft Balancer Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Flywheel Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-652 holder (1). Lock the flywheel (2) or the automatic
transmission flex plate via the starter ring gear.
Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer bo ...