noobish Q but how do i swap wheels..
08-01-2005, 07:53 AM
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noobish Q but how do i swap wheels..
never done this before, just got my new Fliks in. are all the tools i need in the trunk in the flat tire kit? someone give me a few tips im so anxious i dont want to wait til my dad gets home haha. thanks.
08-01-2005, 08:20 AM
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Re: noobish Q but how do i swap wheels..
1. loosen lug bolts while car is on ground (1/2 turn at the most ... just trying to break them free)
2. jack car up at designated jack points (see manual)
3. remove lug nuts and take wheel off car
4. put new wheel on car (make sure the tire will be rotating the correct direction)
5. tighten lugs by HAND until tight
6. lower car to ground
7. torque lugs to proper spec in the correct STAR pattern
8. repeat
9. Collect underpants.
10. ...
11. Profit!
And yes, every instructional post I make today will have the underpants SP episode reference in it.
2. jack car up at designated jack points (see manual)
3. remove lug nuts and take wheel off car
4. put new wheel on car (make sure the tire will be rotating the correct direction)
5. tighten lugs by HAND until tight
6. lower car to ground
7. torque lugs to proper spec in the correct STAR pattern
8. repeat
9. Collect underpants.
10. ...
11. Profit!
And yes, every instructional post I make today will have the underpants SP episode reference in it.
08-01-2005, 08:22 AM
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step away from the emergency tools
You're risking your safety and your car by using the emergancy tools. Go buy a proper hydraulic jack, some jack stands, a torque wrench and a set of sockets before proceeding any further.
08-01-2005, 08:22 AM
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this should sum up your process...no, i don't have pictures.
1. take center cap off.
2. loosen lug nuts with either device from trunk or a large socket from tools...
3. jack up car, preferably not the jack that from trunk.
4. loosen the lug nuts until they are in your hand, take off wheel.
5. put new wheel on.
6. replace lug nuts with new lug nuts if they came with it.
7. tighten lug nuts in a star shaped pattern for even tightness.
8. lower jack.
9. tighten the lugnuts until you can't tighten them anymore.
10. repeat with remaining 3 wheels.
2. loosen lug nuts with either device from trunk or a large socket from tools...
3. jack up car, preferably not the jack that from trunk.
4. loosen the lug nuts until they are in your hand, take off wheel.
5. put new wheel on.
6. replace lug nuts with new lug nuts if they came with it.
7. tighten lug nuts in a star shaped pattern for even tightness.
8. lower jack.
9. tighten the lugnuts until you can't tighten them anymore.
10. repeat with remaining 3 wheels.