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Installation - Tire And Wheel Assembly

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  1. To install the tire and wheel assembly, first position it properly on the studs and hub mounting surface using the hub pilot as a guide.
    CAUTION: Never apply oil or grease to the wheel mounting studs or nuts.
  2. Install and progressively tighten the five wheel mounting (lug) nuts in the proper sequence until half the specified torque is reached. Repeat the sequence, tightening the wheel mounting (lug) nuts to a final torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.). See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence
    GC0019052Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. If equipped with wheel covers, align the valve stem notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. By hand, tap the wheel cover onto the wheel until it is fully seated against the wheel.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
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