2026-08-09

Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install)

Correction Code 34015001

  • 2023-06-08: Added tightening torque to installation section.
Warning
If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Note
Vehicles with air suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very High" to allow the vehicle to be positioned and supported correctly on a vehicle lift.

Removal

  1. Position the vehicle on a lift but do not lift it at this time.
  2. If equipped, remove the lug nut covers.
    Tip
    Twin Turbine style wheels: Use a zip tie to help remove the lug nut covers.
    Figure 1. Position the extruded end of the zip tie away from the wheel spoke
  3. Initially loosen the lug nuts (x5) (torque 175 Nm).
    CAUTION
    Do not use an impact wrench to loosen tall lug nuts.
    1 Short lug nut
    2 Tall lug nut
  4. Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
    Warning
    Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
    Warning
    To avoid personal injury, use appropriate equipment when performing this operation.
  5. Remove the lug nuts (x5) and then remove the wheel.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
CAUTION
Tighten the lug nuts evenly using a diagonal sequence.
CAUTION
An impact wrench or electric wrench can be used only during the initial threading of the lug nuts. Use a torque wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts to 175 Nm.
CAUTION
Use a 6 point socket to tighten tall lug nuts. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket on tall lug nuts.
Note
Any time the TPMS sensors are not reinstalled in the same locations (for example, when rotating the tires), perform the TPMS sensor ID learn procedure:
Note
If wheels of a different diameter are installed: