2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 403

Vehicle Care 10-73 { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire. 10. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. 11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 8. Install the spare tire. { WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.