Tires and Wheels - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal contact with the mounting surface could cause loosening of the wheel mounting (lug) nuts. This could adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehicle. Before installing the wheel on the hub, be sure to remove any buildup of corrosion on the mounting surface of the wheel and the hub. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal or fatal injury.





1. Clean the wheel mounting surfaces, removing any build-up of corrosion. It is important to have good metal-to-metal contact between the wheel and vehicle.
2. Position the tire and wheel assembly (1) on the wheel mounting studs using the hub pilot as a guide. Place and hold the wheel flush up against the mounting surface.

NOTE: Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel mounting (lug) nuts.

NOTE: Always use the original (OEM) style wheel mounting (lug) nuts. Do not use replacement parts of lesser quality or substitute design.

3. Install all six wheel mounting (lug) nuts (3). Do not tighten at this time.

4. Lower the vehicle.




5. Tighten the wheel mounting (lug) nuts as follows:
a. Using the tightening sequence shown, tighten all wheel mounting nuts to half the specified torque or 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
b. Using the tightening sequence shown, tighten all wheel mounting nuts to a final torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).