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NOTE
If all 4 aluminum wheels are changed to steel
wheels, use tapered nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground, by rotating the wheel
nut wrench counterclockwise.
9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the
illustration until each nut has been tight-
ened to the torque listed here.
65 to 80 ft-lb (88 to 108 N•m)
CAUTION
Never use your foot or a pipe extension to
apply added force to the wheel nut wrench
when tightening the wheel nuts. If you do so,
you can over-tighten the wheel nuts and
damage the wheel, wheel nuts and hub bolts.
10. Lower the jack all the way and remove it.
11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The rec-
ommended tire pressure for your vehicle
is listed on the tire and loading informa-
tion placard attached to the driver's door
sill as shown in the illustration. Refer to
"Tire inflation pressures" on page 9-16.
How to change a tire
CAUTION
Driving with an improperly inflated tire can
cause an accident. If you have no choice but
to drive with an under-inflated tire, keep
your speed down and avoid sudden steering
or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the
correct pressure as soon as possible. Refer to
"Tire inflation pressures" on page 9-16.
After changing the tire and driving the vehi-
cle approximately 620 miles (1,000 km),
retighten the wheel nuts to make sure that
they have not come loose.
If the steering wheel vibrates when driving
after changing the tire, have the tire checked
for balance at a certified Mitsubishi EV
dealer.
Do not mix one type of tire with another or
use a different size from the one listed. This
would cause early wear and poor handling.
To store the jack, bar and wheel
nut wrench
Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench.
Refer to "Jack and tools" on page 8-6.
For emergencies
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