1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 241

10. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. A CAUTION: 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the left. Lower the jack completely. 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 getnew GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere assoon as you can and have the nuts tightenedwith a torque wrenchto 100 Ib-ft (140 Nom). 5-29