Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Before installing the wheels, remove any buildup of corrosion on the wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc mounting surface by scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels with poor metal-to-metal contact at the mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen. This can cause a wheel to come off when the vehicle is moving, causing loss of control and possibly personal injury.

NOTE: A torque wrench or J 39544 must be used to ensure that wheel nuts are tightened to specification. Never use lubricants or penetrating fluids on wheel stud, nuts, or mounting surfaces, as this can raise the actual torque on the nut without a corresponding torque reading on the torque wrench. Wheel nuts, studs, and mounting surfaces must be clean and dry. Failure to follow these instructions could result in wheel, nut, and/or stud damage.

Fig 1: View Of Tire/Wheel Assembly, Hub Assembly & Wheel Nuts

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Install the tire and wheel. Align the locating mark of the tire and wheel to the hub.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Nuts - With Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: Tighten the nuts evenly and alternately in order to avoid excessive runout.

Install the wheel nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the wheel nuts as shown to 190 N.m (140 lb ft).
Install the wheel center cap.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.