1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 253

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead toan accident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If yo11 have to replace them, be sure toget new GILI original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon you can and have the as nuts tightened witha torque wrench to95 Ib-ft 'A CAUTION: - Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment the in passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause in,jury. In a sudden stopor collision, loose all equipment could strike someone. Store these in the properplace. NOTICE: A n aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under thevehicle with the hoist. However, storing it thatway for an extended period could damage the wheel. To avoid this, have the wheel repaired assoon as possible. Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper 5-32