Caution – Chrysler 2014 200 - User Guide User Manual

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3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by

hand, snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to
install the cover.

4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly

tighten the lug nuts.

5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for

increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened
twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or
service station.

7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts

are properly seated against the wheel.

Vehicles Without Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly

tighten the lug nuts.

3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts

are properly seated against the wheel.

CAUTION!

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Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in
the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be
damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

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