11. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the
cone-shaped end is toward the wheel. Tighten each
nut by hand until the wheel is held against the
hub. If a nut cannot be turned by hand, use
the extension and see your dealer as soon as
possible.
12. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
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 speci cation. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-101for wheel nut
torque speci cation.
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 speci cation. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-101for the wheel nut
torque speci cation.
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13. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Turn the ratchet
clockwise with the
UP mark facing you.
14. Remove the wheel blocks.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover, center cap, or lug nut
caps on your compact spare tire. They will not t.
Store the wheel cover, center cap, or lug nut caps in the
trunk until you have the at tire repaired or replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
To store a at tire, do the following:
1. Put the at tire on the ground at the rear of the
vehicle with the valve stem pointed down.
2. Tilt the retainer plate downward and through the
wheel opening. Make sure it is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel. Attach the ratchet,
with the UP side facing you, to the extension.
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