torque Lexus ES300 1997 In Case Of An Emergency: In Case Of An Emergency

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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8. Reinstall all wheel nuts finger tight.
Align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the
wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole.
Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts.
Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much as you
can by hand. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten
them more.9. Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel
nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use
other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands,
such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench
is securely engaged over the nut.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in order shown. Repeat the
process until all the nuts are tight.
CAUTION!
When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions
of your body and all other persons around will not
be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
As soon as possible after changing wheels, have
the wheels nuts tightened by torque wrench at
103 N´m (10.5 kgf´m, 76 ft´lbf.).