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11.
Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence, as shown.
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.
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).
Don’t try to put
a
wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut
caps in the
trunk
until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
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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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