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.
374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 152
Certification Label....................... 341
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 315
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 177
Child Restraint........................58,59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............62,66
Child Seat............................59,65
Cigar Lighter........................... 150
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 422
Climate Control......................... 227
Clock.....................181,185,193,206,219
Clutch............................... 410
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 410
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 226
Compact Spare Tire...................... 327
Compass.............................. 136
Compass Calibration..................... 136
Compass Variance....................... 137Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 132
Console, Overhead....................... 131
Contract, Service........................ 468
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 406
Cooling System......................... 403
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 405
Coolant Capacity...................... 441
Coolant Level......................403,407
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 406
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 404
Inspection........................... 407
Points to Remember.................... 407
Pressure Cap......................... 406
Radiator Cap......................... 406
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......404,441,442
Temperature Gauge..................... 175
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 128
Cup Holder............................ 151
Customer Assistance..................... 466
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Air Pressure.......................... 322
Alignment........................... 331
Chains.............................. 332
Changing............................ 368
Compact Spare........................ 327
General Information.................... 322
High Speed.......................... 325
Inflation Pressures..................... 323
Jacking............................. 369
Life of Tires.......................... 330
Load Capacity.....................318,319
Off-Road............................. 80
Quality Grading....................... 471
Radial.............................. 326
Replacement......................... 330
Rotation............................. 334
Safety...........................313,322
Sizes............................... 315
Snow Tires........................... 333Spare Tire........................... 368
Spinning............................ 328
Tread Wear Indicators................... 329
Wheel Mounting....................... 369
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 372
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 350
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 255
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 379
Towing............................... 345
Disabled Vehicle....................... 380
Guide.............................. 350
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 350
Traction.............................. 263
Trailer Towing.......................... 345
Cooling System Tips.................... 357
Hitches............................. 349
Minimum Requirements................. 351
Mirrors...........................86,358
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