2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 461

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 5-124 for the wheel nut torque specification. When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must also reinstall either the center cap or the bolt-on hub cap, depending on which your vehicle has. • For center caps, line up the tab on the center cap {CAUTION: Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-124 for wheel nut torque specification. with the slot in the wheel. The cap only goes in one way. Place the cap on the wheel and press until it snaps into place. • For bolt-on hub caps, line up the plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and tighten clockwise by hand to get them started. Then tighten with the wheel wrench until snug. 5-97