Road tire installation – Dodge 2014 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer to
“Torque Specifications” in this section for proper lug
bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.

7. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel

blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the park-
ing brake before driving the vehicle.

8. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque

with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.

Road Tire Installation

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded

end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the wheel bolts.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.

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

handle counterclockwise.

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