1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 259
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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CAUTION: Rust or dirt on awheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, canmake wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change awheel, remove any rust or dirt from where thewheel places attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a clothor a paper towel to dothis; but be When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation sure touse a scraper orwire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust dirt off. (See or pattern here. shown "Changing a Flat Tire" in theIndex.) Don't include the compact spare tireyour tire rotation. in and After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index. I 1