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DaveyL · 09-04-2008, 11:06 AM

Dangerous to undo nuts while jacked up.

Handbrake on for from wheels, pref chock front when changing back.
Don't forget level ground.
Undo all nuts, maybe 2 turns each.
Jack up car.
Finish undoing nuts and remove wheel.
Put wheel under car sill, so if jack slips, brakes not damaged.
Put new wheel on and tighten nuts hand tight.
Lower car
Then tighten nuts in opposing order. Call the nuts 3, 6, 9 and 12 O'clock on clock face. Tighten 3, then 9, then 6 then 12 fairly tight. Then repeat until they are as tight as they should be. How tight that is, well, thats where I haven't got a clue.

Dave

09-04-2008, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaveyL Member Wrench Pro Car: Mini City 998 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 40	Re: How do you change a wheel? Dangerous to undo nuts while jacked up. Handbrake on for from wheels, pref chock front when changing back. Don't forget level ground. Undo all nuts, maybe 2 turns each. Jack up car. Finish undoing nuts and remove wheel. Put wheel under car sill, so if jack slips, brakes not damaged. Put new wheel on and tighten nuts hand tight. Lower car Then tighten nuts in opposing order. Call the nuts 3, 6, 9 and 12 O'clock on clock face. Tighten 3, then 9, then 6 then 12 fairly tight. Then repeat until they are as tight as they should be. How tight that is, well, thats where I haven't got a clue. Dave