1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 262

I A CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or Improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to accident. an Be sure touse the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, sure toget new GM original be equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon asyou can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrenchto 100 Ib-ft (140 N-m). I Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools &, ! CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. I NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. I 5-30