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Simple inspection and service
6. If only the outer wheel of dual wheels is
replaced, retighten the inner wheel nuts to the
specified torque before mounting the outer
wheel.
WARNING
As the vehicle is driven after a wheel has
been replaced, the wheel nuts loosen up
somewhat during the early stages of driving
due to "wear-in." Therefore, it is necessary to
retighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque after driving 50 to 100 km (30 to 60
miles). Thereafter, retighten the nuts at regu-
lar intervals.
Wheel nuts – check and retightening
Inspection intervals
With a new vehicle, perform the first inspection after
4,000 km (2,500 miles).
WARNING
After changing a tire, the wheel nuts will
loosen somewhat during the initial stages of
driving due to "wear-in." Therefore, retighten
the wheel nuts to specification after you have
driven 50 to 100 km (30 to 60 miles).
Using a torque wrench, check for loose wheel nuts
and tighten as necessary.
CAUTION
Be sure to use a torque wrench to tighten the
wheel nuts.
Wheel nut
440 to 540 N·m
tightening
(325 to 398 ft.lbs., 45 to 55 kgf·m)
torque
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or every
12 months
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