2003 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 236

'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) -Lowering your vehicle 9. Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts. Regular cab models-Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Xtra-cab and double cab models-Turn the jack handle end with the extension counterclockwise with handle to lower the vehicle, making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands, such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut. Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown. Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight. CAUTION D When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground. D Have the wheel nuts tightened by torque wrench at 110 N·m (11.5 kgf·m, 83 ft·lbf), as soon as possible after changing wheels. Otherwise, the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious accident. Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner 236 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)