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Stowing the wheel and jack, Wheel lug nut torque specifications, Wheel lug nut torque – FORD 2012 Fusion v.1 User Manual

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7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer to Wheel lug nut torque
specifications
later in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.

8. Unblock the wheels.

Stowing the wheel and jack

1. Fully collapse the jack and place it back in the storage area in the
trunk.

2. Replace the jack retention bolt to secure the jack.

3. Place the tire in the storage bin in the trunk.

4. Replace the cover plate and bolt.
• When storing a flat road tire, flip the cover plate over and use the long

bolt.

• When storing the temporary spare tire, replace the cover plate and

use the short bolt.

5. Secure the bolt using the lug wrench.

6. Insert the lug wrench and bolt in the tool bag and place over the jack.

7. Replace the carpeted load floor panel.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).

Bolt size

Wheel lug nut torque*

ft-lb

N

m

M12 x 1.5

100

135

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

1

4

3

2

5

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2012 Fusion (fsn)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
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