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Tires/Wheels
Tire Pressure
Check pressure when tires are “cold”
before using the vehicle. Tire pressure
changes with temperature and alti-
tude. Recheck pressure if one of
these conditions has changed.
For your convenience, a pressure
gauge is supplied in tool box.
Although the tires are specifically de-
signed for off-road use, a flat may still
occur. Therefore, it is recommended
to carry a tire pump and a repair kit.
Tire/Wheel Condition
Check tire for damage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
Do not make a tire rotation. The front
and rear tires have a different size. The
tires are directional and their rotation
must be kept in a specific direction for
proper operation.
Wheel Removal
Loosen nuts then lift vehicle. Place a
support under vehicle, as shown. Re-
move nuts then remove wheel.
At installation, it is recommended to
apply anti-seize lubricant on threads.
Gently tighten nuts in a criss-cross
sequence then apply a final torque of
75 N•m (55 lbf•ft).
1. Taper side of nut
WARNING
Tire pressure greatly affects vehi-
cle handling and stability. Under-
pressure may cause tire to deflate
and rotate on wheel. Overpressure
may burst the tire. Always follow
recommended pressure. Since tires
are low-pressure types, a manual
pump should be used.
TIRE PRESSURE
RECOMMENDED
FRONT
REAR
48 kPa
(7 PSI)
38 kPa
(5.5 PSI)
MINIMUM
45 kPa
(6.5 PSI)
35 kPa
(5 PSI)
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