Jeep Wrangler2018 Owner's Manual page 493

Spare Tire Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/Bolt
Torque
59 Ft-Lbs M14 x 1.50
(80 N·m)
Spare tire torque is for the spare tire carrier located on the
tailgate.
Wheel Mounting Surface
Lug Nut/Bolt
Size Socket Size
22 mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 491
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure that the socket is
fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it half-
way).
Torque Patterns
After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt torque to be
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against
the wheel.
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