1996 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 139

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) 5. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: SCE0122 Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop. Installing wheel 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten 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. After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire placard affixed to the glove box lid. ¼ Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been run for 600 miles (1,000 km) after installing the aluminum wheel. 6. Securely store the spare tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle. 5-6