Chevrolet 2014 Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6007168) -
2014 - CRC - 2/22/13
10-82 Vehicle Care
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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
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications on page 12-2 for
original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
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Caution
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
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Caution (Continued)
sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications for
the wheel nut torque specification.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as
shown.
17. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly
with the wheel wrench.
Front Jack Cover Shown, Rear
Jack Cover Similar
19. If this vehicle is the RS model,
snap the jack cover back into
place.
20. Remove the wheel blocks and
return them to their proper
storage location.
When reinstalling the wheel cover
or center cap on the full-size tire,
tighten all five plastic caps hand
snug with the aid of the wheel