Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads
of the wheel nuts. If you do, the wheel nuts might
come loose and the wheel could fall off, causing
a crash.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel
nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and
even come off. This could lead to a crash. Be sure
to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace
them, be sure to get new GM original equipment
wheel nuts.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.
Tighten the wheel lug nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter
Replacement)6.5 qt 6.2 L
Manual Transmission – Base 3.6 qt 3.5 L
Manual Transmission – Z51 4.2 qt 4.0 L
Manual Transmission – Z06 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Manual Transmission – ZR1 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling
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