Subaru 2009 Tribeca User Manual download pdf (Page 355)

the center cap is replaced, be sure to

replace them with genuine SUBARU parts

designed for aluminum wheels.

Chrome plated wheels (if

equipped)

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 a chrome plated wheel. If

you use a wrench for an aluminum

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

chrome plated wheel:

89 to 111 lbf·ft (120 to 150 N·m, 12 to 15

kgf·m)

This torque is equivalent to a pplying

approximately 86 to 108 lbs (39 to 49 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

the center cap is replaced, be sure to

replace them with genuine SUBARU parts

designed for chrome plated wheels.

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