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9. 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'N.m).
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.
Don't
try
to put the wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
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.
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