10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto lower the vehicle. Lower the jackcompletely.
{WARNING:
Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become loose
or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and Specificationson
page 7!115for original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can leadto brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoidexpensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheelnuts in the proper sequence and to the propertorque specification. SeeCapacities andSpecificationson page 7!115for the wheel nuttorque specification.
11. Tighten the nuts firmlyin a crisscrosssequence as shownby turning the wheelwrench clockwise.
When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you mustalso reinstall the center cap. Line the tab on the back ofthe cap with the slot in the wheel. Place the cap on thewheel and press until it snaps into place.
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