Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi-
nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the
bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
of operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly
set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the
wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom-
mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque in
increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening
the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
Disc
WheelsType Nut Stud Size Torque
Ft. Lbs.Torque
Newton
Meters
Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200
Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the
winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place
against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate
until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click 3 or 4
times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355
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Snow Plow............................ 340
Snow Tires............................ 315
Spare Tire..........................309,310
Spark Plugs............................ 375
Speed Control.......................... 130
Speedometer........................... 169
Springs................................ 82
Stabilizer Bars, Electronic Disconnecting........ 81
Starting............................... 277
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Engine Fails to Start.................... 278
Manual Transmission................... 277
Steering
Column Controls...................... 125
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 381
Power...........................296,380
Wheel, Tilt........................... 129
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 154Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 154
Storage, Vehicle......................... 405
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 405
Sun Roof.............................. 148
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 314
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 373
Tachometer............................ 168
Tailgate............................... 161
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............. 62,65
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard....301,302,314
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 300
Tire Markings.......................... 296
Tire Safety Information.................... 296
Tires ............................. 72,82,305
Air Pressure.......................... 305
Alignment........................... 313
Chains.............................. 314
464 INDEX
Changing............................ 349
Compact Spare........................ 309
General Information.................... 305
High Speed.......................... 307
Inflation Pressures..................... 306
Jacking............................. 350
Load Capacity.....................301,302
Off-Road............................. 82
Radial.............................. 308
Replacement......................... 312
Rotation............................. 316
Safety...........................296,305
Sizes ............................... 298
Snow Tires........................... 315
Spare Tire........................... 349
Spinning ............................ 310
Tread Wear Indicators................... 311
Wheel Mounting....................... 350
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 353Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 331
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 284
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 360
Towing ............................... 327
Disabled Vehicle....................... 360
Guide .............................. 331
Recreational.......................... 341
Weight .............................. 331
Traction .............................. 344
TrailerTowing .......................... 327
Cooling System Tips.................... 338
Hitches............................. 330
Minimum Requirements................. 332
Mirrors ........................... 88,339
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 331
Wiring .............................. 336
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 331
TrailerWeight .......................... 331
Transfer Case........................... 392
INDEX 465
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