GMC Equinox 2010 Owner's Manual page 348

9-70 Vehicle Care
12. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
13. Remove the flat tire.
WARNING
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
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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 If a Tire Goes Flat
on page 9 64.
14. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.
15. Place the compact spare tire
on the wheel-mounting surface.
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WARNING
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.
16. Reinstall the wheel nuts.
Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
17. Lower the vehicle by turning
the jack handle
counterclockwise.
WARNING
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
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