1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER jacking

Getting the spare tire and tools
Remove jacking tools and spare tire from
storage area.Tightening torque of nuts:
48 to 66 ft-lb
(66 to 89 N×m)
Use a suitable padlock.
IDo not insert the jack rod straight as
it is designed to be inserted ob-
liquely.
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IMake sure the rod tip fits in the fitting
portion of the spare tire hanger and
turn the rod.
IBe sure to center the spare tire sus-
pending plate on the wheel and then
lift the spare tire.
Jacking up and removing wheel
To help avoid personal injury, carefully
read the following instructions.
1. On models with 265/70 R15 size tires, put
the adapter stored in the tool bag on the
jack when jacking up the front side.
Do not use the jack adapter for the rear.
2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
point.
The jack should be used on level firm
ground.
3. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns byturning counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench.
Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire
is off the ground.
4. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire
clears the ground. Remove the wheel nuts,
and then remove the wheel. Do not remove
the brake drum with the wheel.
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Installing wheel
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the
wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly until they are
tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated.
As soon as possible tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
87 to 108 ft-lb (118 to 147 N×m)
5. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure:
After vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
placard affixed to the glove box lid.
IRetighten the wheel nuts when the ve-
hicle has been run for 600 miles (1,000
km) after installing the aluminum wheel.
6. Securely store the spare tire and jacking
equipment in the vehicle.
Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured
after use. Such items can become dan-
gerous projectiles in an accident or sud-
den stop.
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