2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual - Page 328

10-78 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Rear Position 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 12‑2 for the wheel nut torque specification. 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown, by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Reinstall the center cap when the regular wheel and tire are reinstalled. Place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it is flush with the wheel. The cap only goes on one way. Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel. 11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification (Continued)