Installing the wheel, Returning the jack to its storage space, 07 wheels and tires – Volvo 2009 C70 User Manual

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07 Wheels and tires

Changing a wheel

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WARNING

The jack must correctly engage the jack

attachment.

Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-

slippery surface.

Never allow any part of your body to be

extended under a car supported by a

jack.

Use the jack intended for the car when

changing a tire. For any other job, use

stands to support the car.

Apply the parking brake and put the
gear selector in the Park (

P) position or

reverse on models with a manual trans-

mission.

Block the wheels standing on the

ground, use rigid wooden blocks or

large stones.

The jack should be kept well-greased

and clean, and should not be damaged.

No objects should be placed between

the base of jack and the ground, or

between the jack and the attachment

bar on the vehicle.

Installing the wheel

1. Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel

and hub.

2. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
3. Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand-

tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten cross-
wise until all nuts are snug.

4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter-

nately tighten the bolts crosswise to
81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm).

5. Install the wheel cap (where applicable).

Returning the jack to its storage space

The jack (certain models) and tools should be
returned to their correct storage places after
use.

On vehicles equipped with a jack and

spare wheel, the jack should be cranked

down to the position shown in the illustra-

tion.

On vehicles equipped with the tire sealing

system, the jack should be cranked down

as far as possible and returned to its stor-

age position in the foam block.

WARNING

The jack and any tools should always be

returned to their proper storage compart-

ments after use to help keep them securely

in place in the event of sudden braking, etc.

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