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” FP574. 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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