Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications; Torque Specifications; Wheels; Weights - Jeep CHEROKEE 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
removed 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/
Torque Bolt Size
100 Ft-Lbs M12 x 1.25
(135 N·m)
**Use only authorized dealer recommended
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).
256
Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
17 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.
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
Torque Pattern
WARNING!

WHEELS

Refer to the tire placard label located on the
door sill of the vehicle or to the Registration
Document for the tire size and pressure.
Refer to "Tires" in the "Servicing and main-
tenance" for further information.

WEIGHTS

For further information refer to "Vehicle
Loading" in the "Starting And Operating"
chapter.