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11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly
in
a
csiss-cross
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 Nm).
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 a wheel cover on
your compact spare
tire.
It won'tfit.
Store the wheel cover
and
plastii
caps
i n
the trunk until
you
have
the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
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.
~
5-30
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