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 come 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 the
proper torque specification. See ”Capacities
and Specifications”
in
the Index for wheel nut
torque specification.
Nofice:
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. See “Capacities and
Specifications”
in
the index for the wheel nut torque
specification.
12.
When the flat tire has been repaired or replaced,
reinstall 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.
Do not use
a
hammer
or mallet to reinstall the cover.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have
replaced the compact spare tire with
a
regular tire.
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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