GMC 2010 Sierra - Manual (Page 570)

7. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
{ WARNING:
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
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WARNING: (Continued)
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 6‑100.
8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces, and
spare wheel.
9. Install the spare tire.
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