Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Before installing the wheels, remove any buildup of corrosion on the wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc mounting surface. Installing wheels with poor metal-to-metal contact at the mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen. This can cause a wheel to come off when the vehicle is moving, causing loss of control and possibly personal injury.

NOTE:

Do not use power grinding tools to clean the brake rotor to wheel mating surfaces.

Using a wire brush or wire wheel, clean the wheel to brake rotor mating surface.
Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, clean the rotor to wheel contact area.
Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, clean the surfaces around the wheel studs.
Clean the threads of the wheel studs.
If the threads of the wheel stud are damaged, replace the wheel stud. Wheel Stud Replacement , or Wheel Stud Replacement (Single Rear Wheel)Wheel Stud Replacement (Dual Rear Wheels)
After cleaning all of the wheel and brake rotor contact areas, use brake cleaner or denatured alcohol to remove any dirt and debris from the wheel nuts and the brake rotor.
Inspect and clean the contact areas of the wheel. Wheel Mounting Surface Check
Apply a small amount of lubricant to the inner diameter of the wheel hub pilot hole (1) where it contacts the wheel hub flange. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Tire and Wheel Assembly-Inboard (2) - Install
Tire and Wheel Assembly-Outboard (1) - Install
WARNING:
Never grease or lubricate wheel nuts, studs and mounting surfaces. Wheel nuts, studs, and mounting surfaces must be clean and dry. Tightening the lubricated parts can cause damage to the wheel studs. This can cause a wheel to come off when the vehicle is moving, causing loss of control and possibly personal injury.

Wheel Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [8x]
Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Nuts With Tightening Sequence (With Dual Rear Wheels)

CAUTION:
Improperly tightened wheel bolts or nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. In order to avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel bolts or nuts to the proper torque specification.

CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using a torque wrench and the appropriate socket, alternately and evenly tighten the wheel nuts to 190 N.m (140 lb ft) in the sequence illustrated.
{If Equipped} Hub Cap (2) - Install
{If Equipped} Wheel Nut Cap (1) - Install and hand tighten [8x]
Lower the vehicle.