Pic. 1.195. Tool storage
Prepare the spare wheel and tools (pic. 1.195).
Remove the spare wheel, jack, jack handle and tool bag.
Note. The spare wheel is located under the bottom of the rear of the vehicle.
Block the wheel.
Pic. 1.196. Wheel lock
To prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked up, install the brake shoes (thrust pads) under the wheel located on the opposite side diagonally to the wheel being replaced (pic. 1.196).
Pic. 1.197. How to loosen the wheel nuts
Loosen the wheel nuts (pic. 1.197).
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly before lifting the vehicle. To do this, turn the key handle counterclockwise. When doing this, make sure that the wrench head fits snugly around the wheel nut. Then turn while holding the key at the end of the handle. Do not completely loosen the wheel nuts at this stage. Just loosen them half a turn.
Jack installation
Pic. 1.198. Places for installing a portable jack
The base of the jack must be placed on a hard, level surface. The jack must be located as shown in Figure 1.198.
Jacking up the car
Pic. 1.199. Jacking up the car
Insert the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts into the jack handle as shown in Figure 1.199. To raise the vehicle, rotate the jack handle clockwise. When the jack begins to raise the vehicle, re-check that the jack is secure. If the jack is on soft ground or sand, it may be necessary to place a block, flat stone, or other object under it to keep it from sinking into the ground.
Raise the vehicle high enough to fit a fully inflated tire. To do this, you will need to raise the car higher than in order to remove a flat tire.
Wheel replacement
Remove the wheel cover from the wheel. Use a wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, then unscrew them by hand, remove the wheel and place it on the ground so that it does not roll away.
Pic. 1.200. Installing a new wheel
To put the wheel on the hub, lift it up, align the holes with the studs and put the wheel on them (pic. 1.200). If this is difficult, tilt the wheel slightly and align the top hole with the stud first. Then wobble the wheel to insert the remaining studs into the wheel holes.
Installing the wheel nuts
Pic. 1.201. Installing the wheel nuts
To install the wheel cover while holding it to the wheel, screw the wheel nuts onto the threads and tighten them by hand. Nuts must be installed with the cone facing inward (pic. 1.201). Rock the wheel to make sure it is fully seated and finger-tighten the wheel nuts again.
Lowering the vehicle and tightening the wheel nuts
Pic. 1.202. Lowering the car
Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise (pic. 1.202).
Set the wrench to the position shown in the illustration and tighten the wheel nuts. Make sure the wrench head fits snugly around the wheel nut. When tightening the wheel nuts, it is forbidden to step on the wheel wrench or extend the latter with a pipe, as this may lead to the tightening of the nut. Tighten all wheel nuts one by one. Recheck all nuts for tightness.
Pic. 1.203. Tightening procedure for wheel nuts
After changing a wheel, take the vehicle to a specialist as soon as possible so that the mechanic can tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque (pic. 1.203).
Wheel nut tightening torque: steel rim and aluminum alloy rim - 90–110 Nm.
After wheel change
Pic. 1.204. Tire pressure check
If you have a pressure gauge, remove the valve cap and check the air pressure in the tire. If the air pressure is lower than recommended, drive slowly to the nearest service station and restore the correct pressure. If the air pressure in the tire is higher than recommended, bleed it to the required value. After that, be sure to screw the cap onto the valve. If this is not done, then air can escape through the valve. If the cap is lost, purchase and install a new one as soon as possible.
After changing tires, always secure the flat tire in place and store the jack, jack handle, and tools.