1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 225

I 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you. A CAUTION: 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. - Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to becomeloose and even come off. This could lead to accident. an Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure get new GM original to equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon you can and have as a the nuts tightened with torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 Nom). 5-33