Tightening Notes

WHEN TIGHTENING LUG NUTS, REMEMBER...

Always tighten the lug nuts to the correct torque specification. Lightly lubricate the studs with an anti-seize compound to ensure proper torque and prevent damage to the threads. Tighten in an alternating pattern around the wheel until the wheel is centered on the studs. Do your final tightening with a torque wrench. When servicing disc brakes it is very important to properly torque the wheel assembly.

Lug nuts which are installed with an air impact tool are often over-torqued. This may distort the rotor and result in excessive lateral runout (rotor wobble) and a pedal pulsation upon braking.

Recheck the wheel bearings once the tires are installed.
- With the vehicle raised and properly supported, grasp the tire at the top and bottom and attempt to rock them back and forth. There should be no detectable lateral (wobble) movement.