Flat Tires 491
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 .
15 . Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle .
11 . Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew , and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground . Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary .
12 . Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire .
In Case of Emergency
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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 ” FP572 . Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque . Have
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