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6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Mount the spare tire on the axle.
8. I
nstall the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the
whee
l. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclock-
wise
, and remove the jack.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench
whil
e tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts
until each nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque
Specifications” in “Technical Specifications” for correct
lug nut torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by an autho
-
rized dealer or service station.
11. A
fter 25 mi
les (40 km), check the lug nut torque with a
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
12. Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks.
13.
Secure the jack and tools in their proper locations.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehic
le less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not t
ighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop,
could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.
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