1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 225

1 11. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a crisscross sequence as. shown. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To-avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper-sequence and the proper to torque specification. I 12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sureposition to the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the of wheel. Apply pressure around the edge the cap to snap it in place. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead toan accident. Be sure to the correct use wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure toget the rightkind. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 N-m). NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. I€ you try to put wheel cover on your compact a spare, you could damage thecover or thespare. Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare t tire. I won't fit. Store the wheel coverin the tnxnk: until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced., ' .. 5-30