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MAINTENANCE
Tires
Operating your vehicle with worn tires, improperly inflated tires, non-standard
tires or improperly installed tires will affect vehicle handling and could cause an
accident resulting in serious injury or death. Always follow all tire maintenance
procedures as outlined in this manual and on the labels on the vehicle. Always
use original equipment size and type when replacing tires.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires
when tread depth is
worn to 1/8" (3 mm)
or less.
Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
Inspect the following items occasionally for tightness, and if they've
been loosened for maintenance service.
Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
Nut Type
Location
Nut Torque
Lug Nut
Front and Rear
90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm)
2-Piece Flange
Nut
Front and Rear
35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
Spindle Nut
Front
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
Hub Retaining Nuts
Center and Rear
110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm)
WARNING
1/8" (3 mm)
