CAUTION:Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat may damage the wheel and wheel hub.
Loosen the wheel nuts.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
Remove the wheel and tire.
Installation
WARNING:Remove any corrosion or dirt from the mounting surfaces of the wheel, wheel hub or brake disc. Corrosion or dirt on the mounting surfaces may cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Clean the wheel hub and mounting surfaces.
Install the wheel and tire.
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown.
Description
Nm
lb-ft
lb-in
Steel wheel nuts (gold nuts)
90
66
-
Steel wheel nuts (silver nuts)
130
96
-
1-piece alloy wheel nut for alloy wheels and 5-spoke steel wheel
130
96
-
1-piece alloy wheel locking nut
130
96
-
2-piece alloy wheel nut with conical washer
110
81
-
2-piece alloy wheel locking nut with conical washer
110
81
-
2-piece alloy wheel nut with conical washer (Mondeo 2001 only)
