Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications; Torque Specifications; Fuel Requirements; 2.4L And 3.2L Engines - Jeep CHEROKEE 2018 User Manual

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to
the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been re-
moved and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug
nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly
calibrated torque wrench using a high quality
six sided (hex) deep wall socket.

Torque Specifications

Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/Bolt
Torque Size
100 Ft-Lbs
M12 x 1.25
(135 N·m)
**Use only your authorized dealer recom-
mended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove
any dirt or oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion
or loose particles.
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 halfway).
Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
19 mm
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.
Torque Pattern
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure
to follow this warning may result in per-
sonal injury.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

2.4L And 3.2L Engines

These engines are de-
signed to meet all
emissions regulations
and provide optimum
fuel economy and per-
formance when using
high quality unleaded
"Regular"
having a posted octane number of 87 as
specified by the (R+M)/2 method. The use of
higher octane "Premium" gasoline is not re-
quired, as it will not provide any benefit over
"Regular" gasoline in these engines.
gasoline
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