Tire And Wheel Assembly - Aluminum Wheel

WARNING: Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal contact with the mounting surface could cause loosening of the wheel mounting (lug) nuts. This could adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehicle.

NOTE: Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel mounting (lug) nuts.

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting

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1. Clean wheel mounting surfaces, removing any build-up of corrosion. It is important to have good metal-to-metal contact between the wheel and vehicle.
2. Position the tire and wheel assembly (1) on the wheel mounting studs using the hub pilot as a guide. Place and hold the wheel flush up against the mounting surface.
   NOTE: Always use the original (OEM) style wheel mounting (lug) nuts. Do not use replacement parts of lesser quality or substitute design.
3. Install and lightly snug all five wheel mounting (lug) nuts (3) Do not tighten at this time  .
4. If applicable, install the wheel center cap.
5. Lower the vehicle.
   Fig 2: Wheel Tightening Sequence

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6. Progressively tighten all wheel mounting nuts in the proper sequence shown. Tighten nuts to a final torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).