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11. Using the wheel wrench,
tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts, If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 Nom).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To
avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sure to position
the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the
wheel. Apply pressure around the edge of the cap to
snap it in place.
I
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't
fit
on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact --,are
tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunn
until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
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