MAINTENANCE
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Wheel Removal
1. Ensure vehicle is in park.
2. Loosen the wheel fasteners.
3. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitable support
stand under the frame.
4. Remove the fasteners from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
Wheel Installation
1. Ensure vehicle is in park.
2. Install the wheel.
3. Install the wheel fasteners hand tight.
4. Elevate the vehicle, remove the support stand
under the frame, and lower the vehicle to the
ground.
5. Torque the wheel fasteners to specification:
o Steel wheels - 37~44 ft-lb. (50~60 Nm)
o Aluminum wheels - 52~59 ft-lb. (70~80 Nm)
NOTE:
If aluminum wheels are used with tapered fasteners, install the fastener with the tapered side facing
the wheel. For steel wheels, install the fastener with the flat surface facing the wheel.