Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt, Owner'S Manual

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9. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
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CAUTION:
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, use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-88.
10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
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CAUTION:
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.
11. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces, and
spare wheel.
Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut
by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
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