Steel Wheel
WARNING:
Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal contact with the mounting surface could cause loosening of the wheel mounting (lug) bolts. This could adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel mounting (lug) bolts.
- 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 on the hub pilot as a guide. Place and hold the wheel flush up against the mounting surface.
- Install and lightly snug all five wheel mounting (lug) bolts (1).
- Progressively tighten all five wheel mounting (lug) bolts (1) in a star pattern to the proper specification. Refer to WHEELS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.