2000 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 160

Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary. Never use blocks on or under the jack. Never use the tool tray as a jacking surface. Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack. Do not start or run engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differential carriers. Installing the spare tire 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts alternately and evenly until they are tight. 4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the vehicle completely. As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque: 87 to 108 ft-lb (118 to 147 N m) The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each lubrication interval. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. In case of emergency 6-7 CE0116 WARNING Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. This could cause an accident. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts to become loose.