2. Wheels equipped with radial tires should be changed in a certain sequence (fig. 15.2, a, b). Most models are factory fitted with non-directional tyres, but some models may also be fitted with directional tyres, which require a different rotation sequence. To find out what type of tires are installed on your vehicle, look at the sidewall of the tire. Directional tires have arrows indicating the direction of rotation. A set of wheels equipped with directional tires consists of two left and two right wheels. Left and right wheels cannot be switched to the other side.
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3. Raise the vehicle as described in the paragraph. Lifting a car with a jack at the beginning of the book. If you want to check the brake system at the same time, do not tighten the handbrake. Instead, place chocks under the wheels to prevent the car from rolling with the wheel raised.
4. It is preferable to lift the entire vehicle at once. This can be done using a hydraulic lift or by jacking up each wheel in turn and installing reliable stands under the body reinforcements. In this case, you will need four stands. Make sure of that. that the car is securely mounted on them.
5. After rotating the wheels, check the tire pressure and. if necessary, bring it to the required level. Check the tightness of the wheel hub nuts. Ideally, the nuts should be tightened to the specified torque using a torque wrench, and then checked for tightness after driving 40-50 km.
6. Additional information about wheels and tires see Chapter 10.