1996 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 103
1996 Nissan Altima Manual
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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. CE1030 CE1082 Installing wheel The T-type spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading ''Wheels and tires'' in the ''Do-it- yourself operations'' section. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the wheel on and install the wheel nuts finger-tight. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly until they are tight. 5-6 CAUTION ● As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque: 72 to 87 ft-lb (98 to 118 N m) ● Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. Cold pressure can be determined after vehicle has been parked for three hours