Road tire installation – Dodge 2012 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased

leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each

nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of

each lug nut is 110 ft/lb. (150 N·m). If in doubt about the

correct tightness, have them checked with a torque

wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the base

of the jack faces the front of the vehicle before tightening

down the fastener.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the
vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare
tire in the places provided.

Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced

immediately.

Road Tire Installation

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped

end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug

nuts.

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