2005 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 294

Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-101 for the wheel nut torque specification. 13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you. Do not try to put a wheel cover, center cap, or lug nut caps on your compact spare tire. They will not fit. Store the wheel cover, center cap, or lug nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 14. Remove the wheel blocks. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. To store a flat tire, do the following: 1. Put the flat tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down. 2. Tilt the retainer plate downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure it is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension. 5-82