3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone
shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the
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vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning
the jack handle counterclockwise.
5. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
the wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Refer to “Torque Speci-
fications” in this section for correct lug nut
torque.
6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut
torque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the
wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone
shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning
the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
the wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Refer to “Torque Speci-
fications” in this section for correct lug nut
torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut
torque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the
wheel.
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Road Wheel
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
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