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Tires and Wheels
9 . Remove the wheel nuts and the tire to be replaced .
11 . Put on the new tire . Replace the wheel nuts . Tighten them by hand .
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the new 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 . foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque . Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility .
14 . Store the jack , jack handle and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations .
WARNING
Never place the tire to be replaced or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment after changing a new tire . In a sudden stop or collisions , loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury . Store the all tools in the proper place .
10 . Before putting the new tire on , clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth .
13 . Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque , following the tightening order in the illustration . For the wheel nut tightening torque , refer to “ Tires ” FP489 . Never use your
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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 not meeting specifications could interfere with brake caliper opera-