Subaru Legacy Manuals 2023 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 493

Flat Tires 485
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed . This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident . torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility .
15 . Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle .
13 . Before putting the spare tire on , clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth .
14 . Put on the spare tire . Replace the wheel nuts . Tighten them by hand .
16 . 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 ” FP566 . Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque . Have the wheel nut
1 ) Support holder
17 . Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment . Install with the support holder facing upward and secure the flat tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt .
NOTE
If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly , try turning the support holder upside down .
18 . Store the jack , jack handle and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations .
In Case of Emergency
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