Chevrolet 2010 Equinox User Manual download pdf (Page 348)

9-70 Vehicle Care

12. Remove all of the wheel nuts.

13. Remove the flat tire.

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WARNING

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the

parts to which it is fastened, can

make wheel nuts become loose

after time. The wheel could come

off and cause an accident. When

changing a wheel, remove any

rust or dirt from places where the

wheel attaches to the vehicle. In

an emergency, use a cloth or a

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WARNING (Continued)

paper towel to do this; but be sure

to use a scraper or wire brush

later, if needed, to get all the rust

or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat

on page 9‑64

.

14. Remove any rust or dirt from

the wheel bolts, mounting

surfaces, and spare wheel.

15. Place the compact spare tire

on the wheel-mounting surface.

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WARNING

Never use oil or grease on bolts

or nuts because the nuts might

come loose. The vehicle's wheel

could fall off, causing a crash.

16. Reinstall the wheel nuts.

Tighten each nut by hand until

the wheel is held against

the hub.

17. Lower the vehicle by turning

the jack handle

counterclockwise.

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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

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