Tire Rotation

Rotate all four tires on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV to promote even tire wear and extend tire life, following the front-wheel drive rotation pattern.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, firm surface and engage parking brake
2. Shift transmission to Park position
3. Mark each tire's current position (LF, RF, LR, RR) with chalk for tracking rotation pattern
4. Check tire pressures while still cold and record for reference
5. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels before lifting front
6. Loosen all lug nuts 1/4 turn while wheels are still on ground (do not remove)

Procedure

1. 1

   Raise front of vehicle
   Position hydraulic jack under the front jacking point located at the center of the front subframe. Raise the front of the vehicle until wheels are off the ground. Immediately place jack stands under the designated front jacking points on each side of the vehicle and lower onto stands.
2. 2

   Raise rear of vehicle
   Position hydraulic jack under the rear jacking point at the center of the rear axle beam. Raise the rear of the vehicle until wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the designated rear jacking points on each side and lower onto stands. Verify all four corners are stable before proceeding.
3. 3

   Remove all four wheels
   Finish removing the loosened lug nuts from all four wheels. Remove each wheel and place in a clear area, keeping them organized by their marked position. Inspect lug nuts and wheel mounting surfaces for damage or corrosion.
4. 4

   Rotate tires per FWD pattern
   Follow the front-wheel drive rotation pattern: Move left front tire to left rear position. Move right front tire to right rear position. Move left rear tire to right front position. Move right rear tire to left front position. This pattern accounts for the directional wear characteristics of front-wheel drive vehicles.
5. 5

   Install wheels in new positions
   Mount each tire onto its new hub position, ensuring the wheel is fully seated against the hub face. Thread all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading. Use a lug wrench to snug lug nuts in a star pattern, but do not torque yet.
6. 6

   Lower vehicle partially
   Raise the vehicle slightly with the hydraulic jack to unload the jack stands, then remove all four jack stands. Slowly lower the vehicle until all wheels make contact with the ground but the suspension is not yet fully loaded. This allows proper torquing without wheel rotation.
7. 7

   Torque lug nuts to specification
   Using a calibrated torque wrench, torque lug nuts to proper specification based on wheel type. For alloy wheels, torque to 190 Nm (140 lb-ft). For steel wheels, torque to 190 Nm (140 lb-ft). Follow a star pattern: tighten opposite nuts sequentially, making multiple passes with increasing torque until reaching final specification. Verify each nut reaches specification.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels190 Nm (140 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Lower vehicle completely
   Remove hydraulic jack and lower vehicle to rest fully on its wheels. Rock the vehicle gently side-to-side to settle the suspension.
9. 9

   Final torque verification
   Perform a final verification of all lug nuts using the torque wrench in the star pattern. Ensure each lug nut still meets specification after the vehicle weight has settled. For alloy wheels, torque to 190 Nm (140 lb-ft). For steel wheels, torque to 190 Nm (140 lb-ft).
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels190 Nm (140 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Set tire pressures
    Check and adjust tire pressure on all four tires to the specification listed on the driver door jamb placard. Tire pressures should be set while cold. The Bolt EUV typically requires different pressures front and rear due to battery weight distribution.

Reassembly

1. Install wheel center caps if equipped
2. Clean any dirt or brake dust from wheels if desired
3. Store all tools and remove wheel chocks

Verification

• Verify all lug nuts are torqued to proper specification using torque wrench in star pattern
• Verify all tire pressures match door placard specifications
• Test drive vehicle at low speed and listen for any unusual noises or vibrations
• Recheck lug nut torque after 50 miles of driving if alloy wheels are equipped
• Record rotation mileage for maintenance tracking

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