WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Proper nut/bolt tightening torque is very important to ensure the wheel is correctly installed on the vehicle. Each time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle, the wheel nuts/bolts should be tightened using a properly calibrated torque wrench with a hex (hexagonal) deep wall socket.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

**Use only the recommended lubricant. Do not use oil or grease on the threads or seats before tightening.

Inspect the wheel mounting surface before installing the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.

Spare Tire Torque Specifications

**Use only the recommended lubricant. Do not use oil or grease on the threads or seats before tightening.

The spare tire torque specification is for the spare tire carrier, located on the swing gate.

Wheel Mounting Surface

Tighten the wheel nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been torqued twice. Ensure the socket is fully engaged with the wheel nut/bolt (do not insert it halfway).

Torque Specifications

After 25 miles (40 km), check the wheel nuts/bolts and retighten them to ensure all wheel nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel.