Installation Procedure

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Align the marks on the wheel and the hub as indicated in the Removal Procedure.

Fig 1: Locating Wheel Nuts

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CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Tighten the wheel nuts with your fingers until they are snug. Then, tighten the nuts (in the sequence shown) to the fastener tightening specification shown in Specifications in this Section. Improperly tightened wheel nuts could eventually allow the wheel to come off while the vehicle is moving, possibly causing loss of control, personal injury, and property damage.

Install the tire and wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. In order to avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts to the proper torque specification.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the wheel nuts.
Tighten: Use J 39544-15A or a torque wrench in order to tighten the nuts to 140 N.m (100 lb ft) in the proper sequence.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Nut Caps

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Install the wheel cover, the wheel hub cap or the wheel nut caps as necessary.
Tighten: Tighten the wheel nut caps to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Lower the vehicle.