2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 294

7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 140 lb-ft (190 N·m). Rear Position 8. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. 5-30