Chevrolet 2000 C-Series, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION:
D There are many ways to be hurt badly,
or be killed, while you are trying to change
a truck tire and rim. Follow all of the
safety precautions on the truck jack and
other equipment.
D If you try to put air back into a tire that has
run flat, or even a tire that was quite low on
air, without first finding out why it was low
or flat, the tire can have a sudden air
-
out.
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and have a serious crash. Don’t
refill a flat or very low tire with air without
first having the tire taken off the wheel and
checked for damage.
D Use a clip
-
on chuck and hose extension when you
add air to your tires. You’ll need an accurate truck
tire pressure gage. Stand to one side and add the air.
Be sure you don’t go over the top inflation pressure
for the tire.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench.
See “Tightening the Wheel Nuts” in the Index
for the proper torque for your particular wheel.
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.