Subaru 2009 Tribeca User Manual download pdf (Page 354)

11-30 Maintenance and service

WARNING

Use only those w heels that are

specified for your vehicle. Wheels

not meeting specifications could

interfere with brake caliper opera-

tion and may cause the tires to rub

against the wheel well housing dur-

ing turns. The resulting loss of

vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

Aluminum wheels

. Aluminum wheels can be scratched

and damaged easily. Handle them care-

fully to maintain their appearance, perfor-

mance, and safety.

1) The length of the wheel nut wrench

CAUTION

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 an aluminum wheel. If

youuseawrenchforachrome

plated wheel, you cannot tighten it

to the specified torque.

. 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.

Wheel nuts tightening torque for alu-

minum wheel:

74 to 89 lbf·ft (100 to 120 N·m, 10 to 12

kgf·m)

This torque is equivalent to a pplying

approximately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg)

at the top of the wheel nut wrench.

. Never apply oil to the threaded parts,

wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the

wheel.

. Never let the wheel rub against sharp

protrusions or curbs.

. Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly

and completely around the tire, otherwise

the chains may scratch the wheel.

. When wheel nuts, balance weights, or

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