Wheel Installation
WARNING
Improperly installed wheels can adversely affect
tire wear and vehicle handling, which can result in serious injury
or death. Always ensure that all nuts are torqued to specification.
Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. Your dealer
can assist.
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Place the transmission in PARK.
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Place the wheel on the hub with the valve stem toward the outside and rotation arrows on the tire pointing toward forward rotation.
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Attach the wheel nuts and tighten till snug.
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Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
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In a star pattern, torque the wheel nuts to specification using a non-impact torque tool. Use the correct size wheel nut socket and do not exceed the wheel nut recommended torque value.