1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 222

10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor. damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the'wheel nuts in the propersequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't try to put the wheel coveryour compact spare on in tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover the trunk until you have theflat tire repaired or replaced. I . Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, sure toget new GM original be equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can andhave the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 N-m). I I NOTICE: - Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to puta wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage thecover or thespare. 5-29