Wheel replacement (Mitsubishi Lancer 9)

1. If you need to change a tire on the road, gradually reduce speed and move the car to a safe place.

2. Stop the vehicle on a level place with firm ground.

3. Stop the engine and turn on the hazard warning lights.

4. Securely apply the parking brake and move the selector to position "P" (models with a CVT or automatic transmission).

Note: If necessary, block the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be replaced.

5. Remove the spare wheel by unscrewing the retainer using the wheel brace.



6. Replace the wheel.

a) Remove the decorative cap (if installed).



b) Loosen the mounting nuts of the wheel being replaced by one turn.

c) Install the jack (see the section "Jacking the car").

d) Turn the jack handle to raise the vehicle.



d) Unscrew the wheel mounting nuts in the order of the numbers shown in the figure.

Note: Only raise the vehicle high enough to remove or change a wheel.

e) Before installing the wheel, remove rust from the mounting surface with a wire brush or similar tool. Installing a wheel without good metal-to-metal contact on the mounting surface may cause the wheel nuts to become loose and even cause the wheel to come off while driving. Therefore, check that the nuts are securely fastened.

Note:

• - When replacing with a standard wheel, after the first 1600 km of mileage, check the reliability of the lug nuts.
• - Do not install an unbalanced wheel as a spare.
• - Avoid installing mixed types and sizes of tires/wheels, as this will negatively affect driving safety

g) Install the spare wheel and tighten the mounting nuts by hand.







h) Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown in the figure. When tightening the nuts, do not use an extension wrench or press on it with your foot.

Tightening torque: 88-108 Nm





7. Check the air pressure in the installed tire.

Note: Be sure to replace the tire valve cap as dirt and moisture may enter the valve, causing air leakage.

8. Before driving, make sure all tools, jack and flat tire are securely stored in their storage areas to reduce the possibility of injury during a collision or sudden braking.