Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 846

WHEELS AND AXLES
4-2
a. Tighten the wheel nuts in two or three steps by gradually
increasing the torque and working diagonally, until the speci·
fied torque is reached. For drum brake models, excess
tightening of wheel nuts may cause wheels to "judder".
b. Do not depress the wrench with a foot; Always use both
hands when tightening.
c. Make sure the bolt, nut and the nut seating surface of the
wheel are free from oils.
5) If a wheel was removed for replacement or for repair of a
puncture, retighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque
after running 1,000 km (600 miles).
Tire Rotation
If tires are maintained at the same positions for a long period
of time, uneven wear results. Therefore, they should be
pediodically rotated.
This lengthens service life of tires.
a. When rotating tires, replace unevenly worn or damaged
tires with new ones.
b. Since "T·type" tire for temporary use is prepared as a spare
tire, tire rotation is as folioVIIS.
Fig. 67
31
nT-type" Tire
liT-type" tire for temporary use is prepared as a spare tire.
a. Keep the inflation pressure at 412 kPa (4.2 kg/cm 2
,
60 psi)
at all times.
b. When the wear indicator appears on the tread su rface,
replace the tire with a new one.
c. Do not use a tire chain with the "T·type" tire. Because of
the smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit properly and will
result in damage to the vehicle and the tire.
d. When using a T·type tire:
• Do not drive at a speed greater than 80 km/h (50 MPH).
• Drive as slowly as possible and avoid running over bumps.
• Do not drive with 4WD engaged.
• Replace it with a conventional tire as soon as possible since
this "T·type" tire is only for temporary use.