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
12-77
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or every
12 months