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The purpose
of
regular rotation
is
to
achieve more
uniform wear
for
all
tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in
the Maintenance Schedule
booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating
your
tires,
always
use the correct rotation
pattern
shown
here.
Don’t include the compact spare
tire
in
your tire rotation.
After
the
tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and
rear
inflation pressures
as
shown
on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut
Torque”
in
the
Index.
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CAUTION:
Rust
or
dirt on
a
wheel,
or
on the parts to which
it is fastened,
can
make wheel nuts become loose
after
a
time. The wheel could come
off
and cause
an accident. When
you
change
a
wheel, remove
any rust
or
dirt
from
places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you
can
use
a cloth
or
a
paper towel to do this; but be
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sure
to
use
a
scraper
or
wire brush later, if you
need to, to get
all
the
rust
or
dirt
off.
(See
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“Changing
a
Flat Tire”
in
the Index.)
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