Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-81
10. Reinstall the wheel nuts withthe rounded end of the nuts
toward the wheel. Tighten each
nut as much as possible using
the wheel wrench until the
wheel is held firmly against
the hub.
Use your free hand to prevent
the wheel from turning while
you are tightening.
11. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely.
12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina crisscross sequence, as
shown.
{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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WARNING (Continued)
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 12‑2 for
original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
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. See
Capacities and Specifications on
page 12‑2 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
