1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 233

11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in acriss-cross sequence, as shown. NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel 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 a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won'tfit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut caps in the trunk until you have the tire repaired flat or replaced. A CAU [ON: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to accident. an Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. Ifyou have to replace them,be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon you can and have as the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib-ft (140 N-m). NOTICE: Wheel coverswon't fit on your compact spare. If you try to puta wheel cover onyour compact spare, you could damage thecover or the spare. 5-29