Tire And Wheel Assembly (Aluminum Wheel)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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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Clean wheel mounting surfaces, removing any build-up of corrosion. It is important to have good metal-to-metal contact between wheel and vehicle.
Position tire and wheel assembly (1) on wheel mounting studs using hub pilot as guide. Place and hold wheel flush up against mounting surface.
NOTE: Always use the original (OEM) style wheel mounting (lug) nuts. Do not use replacement parts of lesser quality or substitute design.
Loosely install all five wheel mounting (lug) nuts (3).

Fig 2: Tightening Sequence - Aluminum Wheel
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Lightly snug all wheel mounting nuts, then progressively tighten them in proper sequence shown in illustration. Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.).

Fig 3: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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If applicable, install wheel center cap (4).
Lower vehicle.