GARIA 1st Edition, User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
7.2 CHANGING A WHEEL
When changing a wheel, always ensure that the vehicle is raised on an even surface
enabling it to be raised properly. Only use the marked jack-points to prevent any dam-
age to the vehicle (see next page).
• Place chocks around all wheels not being lifted to prevent vehicle from moving.
• Loosen the wheel nuts slightly (1/4 of a turn) before raising the vehicle ( NEVER
completely unscrew ANY of the bolts when the vehicle has not been raised.)
• Always make sure that bolts are cross-loosened and cross-tightened as
illustrated below.
• Raise the car and remove all bolts.
• The wheel can be removed and another can be mounted.
• Always use the same size and type of wheel for all 4 wheels on the vehicle.
• Use only original model-specific Garia standard or optional wheels to ensure safe
driving conditions and correct dimensions for the vehicle.
• When mounting a new wheel, reverse the steps mentioned above and tighten
bolts on the vehicle as much as possible.
• Tighten the wheel bolts with a tightening torque of 89 ft-lbs (120 Nm).
• Check tightening of wheel bolts after one week of driving, retighten if necessary.
• Please refer to page 9 of this manual for checking tire pressure and tire wear.
Fig. 7.5
*depending on model
Tigtening torque
89 ft lbs
(120Nm)
Wheel bolt size: 17 or 19 mm*