1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 234

/1\ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose an and evencome off. This could lead to accident. Be sure touse the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, sure toget new GM original be equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 140 lb-ft (190 Nmm). Put the wheelcover back on, ifyou have one. Remove any wheel blocks. Remember that the jack, jackingequipment and tire must be properly stored in their original storage position before you begin driving again. The next part will show you how. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire other equipment in the or passenger compartment the vehicle could of cause injury. In a sudden stop collision, loose or equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the properplace. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can leadto brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down. 5-33