3. Install the wheel nuts with the bevelled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to wheel
nuts and bolts and do not tighten the
wheel nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to wheel nuts
and bolts is dangerous. The wheel
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tyre to come off, resulting in
an accident. In addition, wheel nuts
and bolts could be damaged if
tightened more than necessa ry.
4. Turn the wheel brace anticlockwise and
lower the vehicle. Use the whee l brace
to tighten the nuts in the order shown.
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)
108―147
(12―14, 80―108)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
7-19