While on the road, turn on the hazard warning lights and put up a warning triangle.
Support the wheels on the other side of the car (e.g. stones).
Lift wheel bolt caps with a screwdriver or remove with pliers.
Or remove the chrome wheel cover.
Loosen the wheel bolts one turn. Jack up the car.
At the steel rim having a cap, remove it.
Loosen the screws and place in the cap.
Remove old wheel, install spare.
Insert 3 bolts into the steel rim, tighten them. install the hub cap and then tighten the last bolt.
Tighten the bolts evenly and as far as possible. Rotate the wheel while doing this so that it is centered on the hub.
lower the car; tighten the bolts with a torque of 110 Nm.
Put caps on the bolts or put a cap on the wheel.
Checking wheel bolts for tightness
After driving a few kilometers after installing the wheel, it is necessary to check whether the wheel bolts are tightened correctly. A tightening torque of 110 Nm is prescribed. Do not do it "snap" screws using an optional long wrench. Too much or uneven tightening can cause the brake discs or drums to warp.
Visitor comments