2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 311

11. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Nofice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the index for thewheel nut torque specification. 12. When the flat tire has been repaired or replaced, reinstall the wheel cover. Be sure to position the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the wheel. Apply pressure around the edge of the cap to snap it in place. Do not use a hammer or mallet to reinstall the cover. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come 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 to the proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for wheel nut torque specification. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire. Notice: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 5-78