GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-16417394) - 2023 - CRC - 4/26/22
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Vehicle Care
8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare
wheel.
9. Place the spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.
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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.
10. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each
nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench
to tighten the nuts until the wheel is
held against the hub.
11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack
completely.
12. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
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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 after replacing. Follow the
torque specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when using
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Warning (Continued)
accessory locking wheel nuts. See
for
original equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
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
for the wheel nut
torque specification.
When reinstalling the regular wheel and tire,
also reinstall either the center cap or the
bolt-on hub cap, depending on which one
the vehicle has.
.
For center caps, line up the tab on the
center cap with the slot in the wheel. The
cap only goes in one way. Place the cap
on the wheel and press until it snaps into
place.
