Changing a wheel – installing a wheel

It is important to re-install wheels properly.

Re-installing the wheel

Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub.

Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.

P3X-1020-Tighten the lug nuts
Tighten the wheel nuts
Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand-tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten crosswise until all nuts are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts crosswise to 103 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
Press the plastic covers onto the wheel nuts and Install the wheel cover (where applicable). The opening in the wheel cover for the tire's inflation valve must be positioned over the valve.