Note: This is a general guide for all vehicles.
How to Replace Wheel Lug Nuts
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Safety Tip:
Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes.
Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes.
1
Secure the vehicle on a solid level surface to ensure that it does not roll or lean when raised.
2
Break the lug nuts loose but do not remove. Using a floor jack, raise up the front of the vehicle.
3
Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. Do not rely on the jack to hold the vehicle up while working.
4
Remove the lugs nuts. Inspect the threads on the wheel studs.
5
Install the new lug nuts by hand making sure they thread properly.
6
Tighten each lug nut in a star pattern. Lower the vehicle to the ground and torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications.
7
Road test the vehicle to verify lug nut repair.
