Aluminum Wheel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. 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 & 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 the wheel and vehicle.
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.
Install and lightly snug all five wheel mounting (lug) nuts (3) Do not tighten at this time .
If applicable, install the wheel center cap.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: Tightening Sequence For Wheel Mounting Nuts
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
Progressively tighten all wheel mounting nuts in the proper sequence shown in Fig 2. Tighten nuts to a final torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).