Service manual

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11. Using the wheel
wrench, tighten the
wheel nuts
firmly in
a crisscross sequence
as. shown.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have
to replace them, be sure to get the right kind.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened
with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 N-m).
NOTICE: I
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To-avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper-sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sure to position
the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the
wheel. Apply pressure around the edge
of the cap to
snap it
in place.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. I€
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare,
you could damage the cover or the spare.
Don't
try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire.
It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the tnxnk:
until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced., .. '
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