Grand Vitara 4WD V6-3.2L (2010)
Wheels: Removal and Replacement
Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation Removal
Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation
Removal
1) Loosen wheel nuts by approximately 180 degrees (half a rotation).
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove wheel with tire.
NOTE:
Never use heat to loosen tight wheel because application of heat to wheel can shorten life of wheel and damage wheel bearings.
Installation
Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to proper torque to avoid bending wheel or brake drum or disc as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
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Before installing wheels, remove any build-up of corrosion on wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc mounting surface by scraping and
wire brushing.
