Chevrolet 2008 Malibu Owner's Manual page 335

CAUTION:
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Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end
toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand or
with the wrench until the wheel is held against
the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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