2009 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 308

9-10 In case of emergency Approximately 73 to 87 lbs (33 to 38 kg) Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Refer to the "Spare tire" section in this chapter for its location, instructions and precautions. CAUTION . When stowing a flat tire in the spare tire holder, turn the hoist shaft end only slowly. If it is turned quickly, the wheel disc of the flat tire could be damaged. . A full-size flat tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only. After having the flat tire repaired, immediately swap it with the temporary spare tire. . Remember that the tread width of a flat tire is wider than that of the temporary spare tire. When carrying a flat tire stowed in the spare tire holder, make sure the tire does not touch any obstacles. 17. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration. Wheel nuts tightening torque for temporary spare tire: 74 to 89 lbf·ft (100 to 120 N·m, 10 to 12 kgf·m) This torque is equivalent to applying the following load on the edge of the wheel nut wrench. When you use a wheel nut wrench of the 11.2-inch (285 mm) length: Approximately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) When you use a wheel nut wrench of the 13.2-inch (335 mm) length: WARNING Do not use the extension when turning the wheel nuts. If you did, you would not be able to achieve sufficient tightening torque. The wheel nuts could then come loose, resulting in a serious accident. 18. Store the flat tire in the spare tire holder. WARNING Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. In a sudden stop or collisions, loose equipment