2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 348

9-70 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9‑64. { WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 16. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 17. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 12. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 13. Remove the flat tire. { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a (Continued) { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the (Continued) 14. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 15. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.