1999 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 205

yellowblue When reinstalling the full plastic wheel cover, align the valve stem symbol, which is molded in the back side of the cover, with the valve stem. Start replacing the nut cap by pushing it into the lug nut with the wheel wrench. Tighten the plastic caps snugly using the wheel wrench, then continue tightening one-quarter of a turn. Do not overtighten. If you have an aluminum wheel with a center cover that conceals the wheel nuts, the following directions will help. Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench into the notch and pry off the center cover. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could be scratched or damaged. When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle, do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover. If you have aluminum wheels with nut caps, remove them with the wheel wrench. When reinstalling the decorative nut caps on aluminum wheels, tighten the caps snugly with the wheel wrench, then continue tightening one-quarter of a turn. 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5-21