2009 Malibu Automobile Owner's Manual

{ 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 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 5-108 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 5-108 for the wheel nut torque specification.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown,
with the wheel wrench.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your vehicle’s
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on
the compact spare, the cover or the spare could
be damaged.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut
caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
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