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Tires and Wheels
10. Remove the wheel nuts and the tire to be replaced.
12. 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.
13. 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.
15. 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.
11. Before putting the new tire on, clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.
14. 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” FP495. Never use your
& Wheel Replacement s11av09
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-