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Tire Replacement
Tire replacement requires a tire mounting machine, and must be done by a
qualified tire center or an authorized dealer.
WHEELS
Wheel Removal
Tools
• lug wrench, 3/4"
• impact wrench
• impact socket, 3/4"
• torque wrench, ft.lbs.
1.
Lift the vehicle. See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE on page 44.
2.
Remove the lug nuts.
3.
Remove the tire from the vehicle.
Wheel Installation
Lug Nut Torque
NOTICE
1.
Install the wheel on the hub with lug nuts. Make
sure the valve stem is to the outside.
2.
Finger tighten the lug nuts.
3.
Using the cross tightening pattern shown, tighten
lug nuts to 65 - 85 ft.lbs. (88 - 115 Nm). Tighten in
increments of 20 ft.lbs. (27 Nm).
Worn, improperly inflated, improper sized, or incor-
rectly installed tires will affect vehicle handling and
could cause an accident resulting in severe injury or
death.
To decrease risk of component damage, do not
tighten the lug nuts to more than the torque specified
below.
65 - 85 ft.lbs. (88 - 115 Nm)
To decrease the risk of component damage, do not
tighten the lug nuts to more than the specified torque.
Always install lug nuts using a cross sequence pattern to
ensure even seating of the wheel against the hub.
MAINTENANCE
Tire style may vary.
Valve Stem
Cap
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