wheel bolt torque GMC YUKON 2021 Owner's Manual

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-13690468) - 2021 - crc - 8/14/20
Vehicle Care 363
12. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscrosssequence as shown by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
{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
Capacities and Specifications0396 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 Capacities and
Specifications 0396 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.
.For bolt-on hub caps, line up the plastic
nut caps with the wheel nuts and tighten
clockwise by hand to get them started.
Then tighten with the wheel wrench
until snug.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
{Warning
Failure to follow these tire storage
instructions carefully could result in
personal injury or property damage if the
hoist cable fails or if the tire comes loose.
Make sure the tire is stored securely
before driving.