Wheel Replacement - Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
9. Remove the wheel nuts and the tire to
be replaced.
10. Before putting the new tire on, clean
the mounting surface of the wheel and hub
with a cloth.
11. Put on the new tire. Replace the wheel
nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts when the repla-
cement tire is installed. This could
cause the nuts to become loose and
lead to an accident.
12. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.
13. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in the
illustration.
For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer
to Tires 12-9. Never use your foot on
the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension
on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut
torque checked at the nearest automotive
service facility.

Wheel replacement

When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
ment. Replacement wheels are available
from SUBARU dealers.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle. Wheels
not meeting specifications could
interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub
against the wheel well housing dur-
ing turns. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
NOTE
When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or for any
other reason, always check the tight-
ness of the wheel nuts after driving
approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If