Pontiac 2002 Firebird - Manual (Page 243)

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8. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Install the plastic nut
caps and tighten by
hand. Then, using
the wheel wrench,
tighten an additional
one
- quarter turn.
CAUTION:
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).
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.
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.
Return the jack, wheel wrench and flat tire following the
storage instructions. When you reinstall the trim panel,
be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip.