Filter
Top Products
13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as
shown.
{ CAUTION
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come
off. The wheel nuts should be
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
tightened with a torque wrench to
the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-86 for
original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
Notice: Improperly tightened
wheel nuts can lead to brake
pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs,
evenly tighten the wheel nuts in
the proper sequence and to
the proper torque specification.
See Capacities and Specifications
on page 5-86 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
14. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
15. Tighten the bolts firmly with the
wheel wrench.
When reinstalling full plastic covers
or center caps, tighten all the plastic
caps hand snug, then tighten with
the wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter of a turn.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit
on your vehicle’s compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel cover on
the compact spare, the cover or
the spare could be damaged.
Service and Appearance Care 5-69