Tire And Wheel Assembly (Aluminum Wheel)
WARNING:
Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal contact with the mounting surface could cause loosening of the wheel mounting (lug) nuts. This could adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel mounting (lug) nuts.
NOTE:
Clean wheel mounting surfaces, removing any build-up of corrosion. It is important to have good metal-to-metal contact between wheel and vehicle.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly on the hub and lightly snug all five wheel mounting (lug) nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
- Progressively tighten wheel mounting (lug) nuts, in a star pattern, to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If applicable, install wheel center cap (4).
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.