Tires & Wheels (Service Information) - 500L: Installation
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 the 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 wheel mounting pin (2). Place and hold the wheel flush up against the mounting surface.NOTE:
Always use the original (OEM) style wheel mounting (lug) bolts. Do not use replacement parts of lesser quality or substitute design.
- Install and lightly snug all four wheel mounting (lug) bolts (1). Do not tighten at this time .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Progressively tighten all wheel mounting (lug) bolts in a star pattern.
- For steel wheels, tighten the bolts to 85 Nm (63 lbf-ft).
- For aluminum wheels, tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (75 lbf-ft).