Storing a flat or spare tire and tools, Storing a flat or spare, Tire and tools – Saturn 2009 ASTRA User Manual

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12. Tighten the wheel bolts firmly

in a crisscross sequence,
as shown.

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CAUTION

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

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CAUTION

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to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications
on page 10-2 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 10-2 for the wheel nut
torque specification.

Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools

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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.

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