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NOTE:
• The wheel bolts and nuts on the right-hand
wheels have right-hand threads, and those on
the left-hand wheels have left-hand threads.
The bolts and nuts have stamped marks for
easy identification; an “R” mark for right-hand
wheels and an “L” mark for left-hand wheels.
• Wheel nuts , outer wheel nuts and inner
wheel nuts are marked with “ST” or “S·A”.
The “ST” mark indicates that these fasteners are
for steel wheels and the “S·A” mark that they are
for both steel and aluminum wheels.
3. Lower the vehicle gently until the tire makes
contact with the ground.
4. Tighten the wheel nuts in the order shown in the
illustration, repeating the tightening cycle 2 to 3
times. Finally, tighten the nuts to the specified
torque.
Tightening
torque
440 to 540 N·m
(325 to 398 ft.lbs., 45 to 55 kgf·m)
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1
1
3
4
5
2
6
2
3
4
5
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