1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 234

11.Using the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sure to position the alignment pin on cover withthe notch in the the wheel. Apply pressure around the edge the cap to of snap it in place. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts cancause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to accident. an Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts, If you have to replace them, be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can andhave the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to lb-ft 100 (140 Nom). 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 the spare. on Don't try to put a wheel cover your compact --,are tire. It won'tfit. Store the wheel cover the trunn in until you have the tire repaired or replaced. flat 5-29