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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is

fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after

time. The wheel could come off and cause an

accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust

or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the

vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper

towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire

brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.

See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-86.

8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end

of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the

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.

9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the

wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel

is held against the hub.

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