Tighten to the Left
Tightening Sequence
Tighten the nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the
ratchet to the right with the UP marking facing you.
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CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could
lead
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an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you
have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper torque.
For proper torque, see "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index.
Put the wheel trim back on. For vehicles with plastic nut caps, tighten the
caps until they are finger tight, then tighten them an additional one-half turn
with the ratchet. Remove any wheel blocks.
Kemember, the jack and tire must be properly stored in their original storage
position before you begin driving again. The next part, "Storing the Jack
and Tire," will show you how.
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