wheel torque FIAT 500 GUCCI 2012 2.G User Guide

4. Using the swivel wrench, raise the vehicle byturning the jack screw to the right. Raise the
vehicle only until the tire just clears the
surface and enough clearance is obtained to
install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides
maximum stability.
5. Remove the wheel bolts and pull the wheel off the hub. For vehicles equipped with
aluminum wheels, the center caps must be
removed to remove the wheel bolts.
NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel bolts.When reinstalling the original
wheel, properly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel cover onto the wheel,
then install the wheel bolts.
6. Install the spare wheel and wheel bolts with the cone shaped end of the bolts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the bolts.To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the bolts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the bolts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel bolts.Alternate bolts until each bolt has been tightened twice.The correct wheel bolt torque is 63 ft lbs
(85 N·m) for steel wheel and 75 ft lbs (100 N·m) for aluminum wheels. If you doubt that you
have tightened the bolts correctly, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.
9. Disassemble the jack and tools and place them in the bag. Stow it under the driver's seat and secure the bag to the floor with the straps attached to the floor of the vehicle.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
11. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
Spare Tire Stowage
Reverse instructions of the spare removal section.
Rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut clockwise until effort becomes heavy and an
audible click is heard indicating the spare is properly stowed.
CAUTION!
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench extension tool only.
Use of air wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward.The vehicle
could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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