How to change a tire
NOTE
Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the
compact spare wheel (if so equipped) as
shown in the illustration, but return to the
original wheel and tire as soon as possible.
8
CAUTION
Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts or they will tighten too much.
NOTE
If all 4 aluminum wheels are changed to steel
wheels, use tapered nuts.
8-16
For emergencies
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 9-20.