Cadillac 2008 Escalade ESV Manual

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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 you

change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from

places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.

In an emergency, you can 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 5-79.

7. Remove any rust or dirt

from the wheel bolts,

mounting surfaces, and

spare wheel.

{CAUTION:

Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.

Because the nuts might come loose. The

vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash.

8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end

of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the

spare tire.

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