1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 243

- 11. In a crisscross sequence; tighten the wheel nuts firmly. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't try to put awheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store thewheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. A CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to becomeloose an and even come off. This could lead to accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to new GM original get equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with torque wrench to 100'lb-ft a (140 N-m). NOTICE: Wheel covers won't on your compact spare. fit If you try to put wheel cover on your compact a spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 5-31