1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 229

10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. I NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation androtor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. ' I A CAUTION: I NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put wheel cover on your compact a spare, you could damage the cover the spare. or I Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause wheel to become loose the and even come off. This could lead to an accident< Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, sure to get new GM original be equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 N*m). 5-30