Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
9. Remove the wheel nuts and the tire to
be replaced.
nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts when the replacement tire is installed. This could
cause the nuts to become loose and
lead to an accident.
12. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.
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on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut
torque checked at the nearest automotive
service facility.
& Wheel replacement
When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equipment. Replacement wheels are available
from SUBARU dealers.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle. Wheels