2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 225

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE CAUTION Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Refer to "Capacities and Specifications" in this section for the wheel nut torque specification. 811105 1152288 9) Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 10)Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 12)Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. WARNING Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new SUZUKI original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification. Refer to "Capacities and Specifications" in this section for wheel nut torque specification. WARNING Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 11)Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 808642 13)Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. 14)Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 15)Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench. 5-42