Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 207

6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
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CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to,
to
get all the rust or
dirt off.
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CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel. could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
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