Subaru 2007 Tribeca - Manual (Page 348)

Maintenance and service
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Wheel nuts tightening torque for alumi-
num wheel:
74 to 89 lbf·ft (100 to 120 N·m, 10 to 12
kgf·m)
This torque is equivalent to applying ap-
proximately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at
the top of the wheel nut wrench.
y
Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
y
Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.
y
Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly
and completely around the tire, otherwise
the chains may scratch the wheel.
y
When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap is replaced, be sure to re-
place them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for aluminum wheels.
Chrome plated wheels
(if equipped)
1) The length of the wheel nut wrench
y When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
a flat tire, always check the tightness of
the wheel nuts after driving approximately
600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the following specified torque.
A tightening sequence specification for
the wheel nuts can be found in the “Flat
tires” in chapter 9.
1
900292
There are 2 types of wheel nut
wrenches that apply to different
lengths.
For an aluminum wheel vehicle, the
11.2-inch (285 mm) wheel nut
wrench is equipped as a mainte-
nance tool. And for a chrome plated
wheel vehicle, the 13.2-inch (335
mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped
as well. Always use a wheel nut
wrench for a chrome plated wheel. If
you use a wrench for an aluminum
wheel, you cannot tighten it to the
specified torque.
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